CUE releases list of unaccredited universities operating in Kenya
By Valerian Khakayi, March 11, 2025The Commission for University Education (CUE) has recently released its latest list of unaccredited institutions offering degree programs in Kenya.
In a statement dated Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the commission also listed 79 accredited universities in Kenya, both public and private. It urged prospective students to verify the status of their institutions before enrolling and emphasized that the credibility and quality of education provided by a university are directly linked to its official accreditation.
“The Commission for University Education (CUE) has released the latest list of authorised universities in Kenya. Before enrolling, make sure your institution is recognised to ensure quality education and credibility,” CUE stated.
“Are you a high school student aspiring to join a university but unsure which academic programme to pursue? Visit the Commission for University Education website at http://cue.or.ke or click the link below to explore over 4,000 academic degree programmes offered by the 79 accredited universities in Kenya.”
Unaccredited institutions
The commission further stated that these institutions are offering degree programs without the Grant of Authority to operate, adding that their programs may not meet the required standards set by the commission.
“The commission has established that the following institutions are offering degree and postgraduate diploma programs without Grant of Authority to operate,” CUE stated.
Here is the list of unaccredited institutions according to CUE.
- Eldoret Bible College in Uasin Gishu
- Al-Munawarrah College located in Mombasa County
- Africa Theological Seminary in Kitale
- Religion beyond ministry bible college in Thika
- Baraton College in Kapsabet
- The Africa Talent University in Kisumu
- Breakthrough Bible College in Nairobi
- Theophillus Theological college in Kiambu
- Northwestern Christian University in Kakamega
- Logos University in Kakamega
- Harvest Land University in Kisumu
- Word of Faith Bible College
- Kenya Anglican University Kanyuambora in Embu
- The East African Nyeri University Bradegate International University in Nyeri
In December 2024, the commission cautioned Kenyans over the issuance of degrees by Northwestern Christian University noting that the institution is not authorised to offer any academic qualifications.
CUE stated that the university has been issuing honorary doctorates and professional titles without the proper accreditation.
“The Commission has taken note of widely circulating media reports on the purported issuance of honorary doctorates in Kenya by an entity going by the name Northwestern Christian University. The Commission wishes to inform the public that the entity operating in Kenya by the name Northwestern Christian University is an unaccredited institution,” CUE states.
“This fact was brought to the attention of the public by the Commission in a newspaper advert published in June 2023. It was made explicitly clear that the institution was not accredited to offer any university education in Kenya and that any purported credentials issued would not be recognized in Kenya.”
Accredited institutions
The university education regulation body went on to advise members of the public to access a list of accredited Universities and the programmes on offer through direct consultation or the CUE website.
“Following this, the Commission advises members of the public that the list of accredited Universities and the programmes on offer can be accessed through https://cue.or.ke/index.php/status-of-universities or through direct consultation,” CUE added.