NAIROBI, Kenya – The Commission for University Education (CUE) has flagged 15 institutions for operating illegally in Kenya, warning that any academic certificates issued by them will be considered invalid.
In a public notice, CUE cautioned students and parents against enrolling in these institutions, stressing that they lack accreditation to offer degree programs.
Among the blacklisted institutions are Eldoret Bible College, Al-Munawwarah College, Grace Life Bible College, Africa Theological Seminary, Kenya Anglican University, The East African University, Bradgate International University, Regions Beyond Ministry Bible College, Baraton College, The Africa Talent University, Breakthrough Bible College, Theophilus Theological College, Northwestern Christian University, Logos University, Harvest Land University, and Word of Faith Bible College.
At the same time, CUE released a list of 79 approved institutions, including public universities, private universities, and university colleges operating under interim authority.
“For the avoidance of doubt, any institution operating as a university or degree-awarding entity without appearing on the Commission’s approved list is illegal, and their degree qualifications will not be recognized in Kenya,” the notice stated.
The move comes weeks after a major crackdown on Northwestern Christian University, which was raided by police and CUE officials during a graduation ceremony in Mombasa.
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Authorities shut down the event, arrested university officials, and canceled 100 degrees awarded by the institution due to lack of accreditation.
Following the raid, CUE chair Prof. Chacha Nyaigotti reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to weeding out fake institutions.
“When we find institutions parading themselves as legitimate while offering degrees illegally, it is our duty to bring an end to this violation of the law,” he said.
The crackdown is part of a broader effort to protect Kenya’s higher education sector from institutions that exploit unsuspecting students with unaccredited programs.
CUE has urged the public to verify the accreditation status of universities before enrolling to avoid falling victim to fraud.
