The Commission for University Education (CUE) has flagged 15 institutions for operating illegally in Kenya, cautioning that academic certificates issued by these entities will be deemed fake.
In a public notice, CUE warned that degrees and diplomas from these institutions would not be recognized. The listed institutions include 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.
Additionally, CUE provided a list of 79 accredited institutions authorized to operate in Kenya, including public and private universities, private university constituent colleges, and institutions with letters of interim authority.
“For the avoidance of doubt, any institution operating as a university or degree-awarding entity that does not appear on the Commission’s list of approved institutions is illegal, and their degree qualifications will not be recognized in Kenya,” the notice stated.
The institutions flagged by CUE include:
| # | Institution Name | County |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eldoret Bible College | Uasin Gishu |
| 2 | Al-Munawarrah College | Mombasa |
| 3 | Grace Life Bible College | Vihiga |
| 4 | Africa Theological Seminary | Kitale |
| 5 | Regions Beyond Ministry Bible College | Thika |
| 6 | Baraton College | Kapsabet |
| 7 | The Africa Talent University | Kisumu |
| 8 | Breakthrough Bible College | Nairobi |
| 9 | Theophillus Theological College | Kiambu |
| 10 | Northwestern Christian University | Kakamega |
| 11 | Logos University | Kakamega |
| 12 | Harvest Land University | Kisumu |
| 13 | Word of Faith Bible College | Vihiga |
| 14 | Kenya Anglican University-Kanyuambora | Embu |
| 15 | The East African University Bradegate International University | Nyeri |
The announcement follows a recent raid on Northwestern Christian University’s graduation ceremony in Mombasa by police officers and CUE officials due to its lack of accreditation.
CUE Chair Prof. Chacha Nyaigotti reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to shutting down illegal institutions nationwide. “When we find institutions parading themselves as legitimate while offering unauthorized bachelor’s and master’s degrees, it is our duty to bring an end to this violation of the law,” he said.
