Updated List of Accredited Universities in Kenya

The Commission for University Education (CUE) accredits and regulates universities operating in Kenya to ensure they meet the required standards for higher education. 

As of 2026, Kenya has public universities, private chartered universities, constituent colleges, institutions with Letters of Interim Authority, and specialised degree-awarding universities.

Below is the updated list of accredited universities in Kenya.

1. Public Chartered Universities

There are 35 public chartered universities in Kenya.

1. University of Nairobi
2. Moi University
3. Kenyatta University
4. Egerton University
5. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
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. Maasai 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

2. Public University Constituent Colleges

Kenya has the following accredited public university constituent colleges:

1. Turkana University College
2. Bomet University College
3. Koitaleel Samoei University College
4. Nyandarua University College
5. Mama Ngina University College
6. Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

3. Private Chartered Universities

There are 30 private chartered universities in Kenya.

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-Africa (USIU-Africa)
6. Africa Nazarene University
7. Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)
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

4. Private University Constituent Colleges

The accredited private university constituent colleges are:

1. Hekima University College
2. Marist International University College

5. Universities with Letters of Interim Authority

These institutions have been granted Letters of Interim Authority:

1. GRETSA University
2. Pioneer International University
3. International Leadership University
4. AMREF International University

6. Specialised Degree-Awarding Universities

Kenya has the following specialised public universities:

1. National Defence University-Kenya
2. Open University of Kenya
3. National Intelligence Research University

Important Note

Only institutions accredited by the Commission for University Education are authorised to offer university education in Kenya. Students are encouraged to verify an institution's accreditation status before applying for admission.

Commission for University Education Contacts

Location: Red Hill Road, Off Limuru Road, Gigiri, Nairobi

Phone: 020 7205000, +254 780 656575