Commission for University Education (CUE) in Kenya is legally mandated to accredit and regulate all higher learning institutions. Its mandate is limited to all institutions that intend or offer degree courses and above. It accredits the university and all the courses offered at those universities.
Below is a list of all accredited institutions of higher learning by CUE as of June 2024.
| No. | NAME OF UNIVERSITY / UNIVERSITY COLLEGE | YEAR ACCREDITATION |
| 1 | University of Nairobi | Chartered – 2013 |
| 2 | Moi University | Chartered – 2013 |
| 3 | Kenyatta University | Chartered – 2013 |
| 4 | Egerton University | Chartered – 2013 |
| 5 | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology | Chartered – 2013 |
| 6 | Maseno University | Chartered – 2013 |
| 7 | Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology | Chartered – 2013 |
| 8 | Dedan Kimathi University of Technology | 2012 |
| 9 | Chuka University | 2013 |
| 10 | Technical University of Kenya | 2013 |
| 11 | Technical University of Mombasa | 2013 |
| 12 | Pwani University | 2013 |
| 13 | Kisii University | 2013 |
| 14 | University of Eldoret | 2013 |
| 15 | Maasai Mara University | 2013 |
| 16 | Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology | 2013 |
| 17 | Laikipia University | 2013 |
| 18 | South Eastern Kenya University | 2013 |
| 19 | Meru University of Science and Technology | 2013 |
| 20 | Multimedia University of Kenya | 2013 |
| 21 | University of Kabianga | 2013 |
| 22 | Karatina University | 2013 |
| 23 | Kibabii University | 2015 |
| 24 | Rongo University | 2016 |
| 25 | The Co-operative University of Kenya | 2016 |
| 26 | Taita Taveta University | 2016 |
| 27 | Murang’a University of Technology | 2016 |
| 28 | University of Embu | 2016 |
| 29 | Machakos University | 2016 |
| 30 | Kirinyaga University | 2016 |
| 31 | Garissa University | 2017 |
| 32 | Alupe University | 2022 |
| 33 | Kaimosi Friends University | 2022 |
| 34 | Tom Mboya University | 2022 |
| 35 | Tharaka University | 2022 |
| No. | NAME OF UNIVERSITY / UNIVERSITY COLLEGE | YEAR ACCREDITATION |
| 1 | National Defence University-Kenya | 2021 |
| 2 | Open University of Kenya | 2023 |
| No. | NAME OF UNIVERSITY / UNIVERSITY COLLEGE | YEAR ACCREDITATION |
| 1 | Turkana University College | 2016 |
| 2 | Bomet University College | 2017 |
| 3 | Koitaleel Samoei University College | 2018 |
| 4 | National Intelligence Research University College | 2021 |
| 5 | Mama Ngina University College | 2021 |
| 6 | Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology | 2022 |
| No. | NAME OF UNIVERSITY / UNIVERSITY COLLEGE | YEAR ACCREDITATION |
| 1 | University of Eastern Africa, Baraton | 1991 |
| 2 | Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) | 1992 |
| 3 | Daystar University | 1994 |
| 4 | Scott Christian University | 1997 |
| 5 | United States International University | 1999 |
| 6 | Africa Nazarene University | 2002 |
| 7 | Kenya Methodist University | 2006 |
| 8 | St. Paul’s University | 2007 |
| 9 | Pan Africa Christian University | 2008 |
| 10 | Strathmore University | 2008 |
| 11 | Kabarak University | 2008 |
| 12 | Mount Kenya University | 2011 |
| 13 | Africa International University | 2011 |
| 14 | Kenya Highlands Evangelical University | 2011 |
| 15 | Great Lakes University of Kisumu | 2012 |
| 16 | KCA University | 2013 |
| 17 | Adventist University of Africa | 2013 |
| 18 | KAG EAST University | Chartered – 2016 |
| 19 | Umma University | 2019 |
| 20 | Presbyterian University of East Africa | 2020 |
| 21 | Aga Khan University | 2021 |
| 22 | Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology | 2022 |
| 23 | The East African University | 2022 |
| 24 | Zetech University | 2022 |
| 25 | Lukenya University | 2022 |
| 26 | Management University of Africa | 2024 |
| 27 | Tangaza University | 2024 |
| No. | NAME OF UNIVERSITY / UNIVERSITY COLLEGE | YEAR ACCREDITATION |
| 1 | Hekima University College | 1993 |
| 2 | Marist International University College | 2002 |
| No. | NAME OF UNIVERSITY / UNIVERSITY COLLEGE | YEAR ACCREDITATION |
| 1 | GRETSA University | 2006 |
| 2 | Riara University | 2012 |
| 3 | Pioneer International University | 2012 |
| 4 | International Leadership University | 2014 |
| 5 | RAF International University | 2016 |
| 6 | AMREF International University | 2017 |
| 7 | Uzima University | 2020 |
| Foreign University | Local Institution | Programme offered under collaboration |
| California Miramar University, USA | The East Africa University, Kitengela, Kenya | Master of Business Administration (MBA) Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) |
| University of Northampton, United Kingdom ( UK) | Edulink International College, Nairobi, Kenya | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
| University of Greenwich, United Kingdom(UK) | Oshwal College, Nairobi, Kenya | Bachelor of Science (Hons) Computing |
| University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (UK) | Oshwal College, Nairobi, Kenya | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Administration |
| Beulah Heights University, USA | Daystar University, Athi River, Kenya | Master of Arts in Leadership |
Source.
Commission of Univesity Education (CUE) Kenya
Visit the Commission of University Education (CUE) website, which publishes the list of accredited institutions every year.
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