CUE Releases New List of Approved Universities in Kenya
The Commission for University Education (CUE) has released a fresh list of approved universities in Kenya.
The commission said the list is valid as of November 13, 2025.
According to CUE, Kenya has 35 approved public universities, 32 approved private universities, three specialised public degree-awarding universities, eight public university constituent colleges, two private university constituent colleges and three institutions with Letters of Interim Authority.
CUE warned students and parents to be careful when choosing a university.
“For the avoidance of doubt, any institution operating as a university or awarding degrees that does not appear on our approved list is illegal, and its degrees will not be recognised in Kenya,” the commission said.
The regulator said the updated list is meant to protect students from fake universities and unaccredited programmes.
CUE added that details on accredited universities, approved academic programmes and recognition of qualifications are available on its website.
CUE said information on accredited universities, accredited academic programmes and recognition of degree qualifications can be accessed on its website at https://cue.or.ke/index.php/status-of-universities, https://cue.or.ke/index.php/accredited-universities and https://cue.or.ke/index.php/recognition-and-equation-of-qualifications1.
The commission urged all learners to confirm the status of an institution before enrolling to avoid losing time and money on unrecognised degrees.
Public Chartered Universities
1 University of Nairobi
2 Moi University
3 Kenyatta University
4 Egerton University
5 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
6 Maseno University
7 Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
8 Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
9 Chuka University
10 Technical University of Kenya
11 Technical University of Mombasa
12 Pwani University
13 Kisii University
14 University of Eldoret
15 Masaai Mara University
16 Jaramogi Oginga Odinga
University of Science and Technology
17 Laikipia University
18 South Eastern Kenya University
19 Meru University of Science and Technology
20 Multimedia University of Kenya
21 University of Kabianga
22 Karatina University
23 Kibabii University
24 Rongo University
25 The Co-operative University of Kenya
26 Taita Taveta University
27 Murang’a University of Technology
28 University of Embu
29 Machakos University
30 Kirinyaga University
31 Garissa University
32 Alupe University
33 Kaimosi Friends University
34 Tom Mboya University
35 Tharaka University
Private Chartered Universities
1 University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
2 Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA)
3 Daystar University
4 Scott Christian University
5 United States International University
6 Africa Nazarene University
7 Kenya Methodist University
8 St. Paul’s University
9 Pan Africa Christian University
10 Strathmore University
11 Kabarak University
12 Mount Kenya University
13 Africa International University
14 Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
15 Great Lakes University of Kisumu
16 KCA University
17 Adventist University of Africa
18 KAG EAST University
19 Umma University
20 Presbyterian University of East Africa
21 Aga Khan University
22 Kiriri Women’s University of
Science and Technology
23 The East African University
24 Zetech University
25 Lukenya University
26 Management University of Africa
27 Tangaza University
28 Islamic University of Kenya
29 Riara University
30 Uzima University
31 Gretsa University
32 Amref International University
Specialized Degree Awarding Universities (Public)
1 National Defence University-Kenya
2 Open University of Kenya
3 National Intelligence Research University
Public University Constituent Colleges
1 Turkana University College
2 Bomet University College
3 Koitaleel Samoei University College
4 Mama Ngina University College
5 Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
6 Nyandarua University College
7 Kabarnet University College
8 Makueni University College
Private University Constituent Colleges
1 Hekima University College
2 Marist International University College
Institutions with Letters of Interim Authority
1 Pioneer International University
2 International Leadership University
3 Consolata International University