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