Also known as: CUE
Commission for University Education — Kenyan regulator responsible for university accreditation, student enrollment statistics, graduate employment tracking, and academic credential verification.
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Capital News
… Candidates who obtained their degrees from foreign universities are required to submit recognition letters from the Commission for University Education (CUE). …
Acting TSC CEO Mitei among five shortlisted for top jobThe Standard
… The Commission for University Education (CUE) is mandated under the Universities Act to develop admission criteria, set quality standards and regulate university programmes.Kenya is also developing its technology policy framework, with the Ministry of Information, Communications …
Kaimenyi challenges universities to tighten admission standards, embrace AIThe Standard
… It specifically proposed high-quality professional development for existing academic staff and accredited teaching training for PhD candidates who intend to pursue academic careers.The Commission for University Education's current framework places considerable emphasis on academi …
Why our university lecturers should have more than PHDThe Standard
… Among the institutions benefiting from this growth is Mount Kenya University (MKU), which has emerged as the country’s leading university by student enrolment, according to the 2025 University Statistics Report by the Commission for University Education (CUE). …
Universities battle for students' enrolmentThe Standard
… The Commission for University Education warns that the trend could create a mismatch between graduate output and labour-market needs, potentially resulting in oversupply in some fields alongside shortages of skills considered critical to the economy.The scale of concentration is …
Universities warn of skills mismatchThe Standard
… law would protect students and the public from fraudulent qualifications, unregistered institutions and misleading academic claims.The association said the proposed system would complement rather than replace existing regulators, including the Commission for University Education …
Theological colleges push for law to recognise qualificationsThe Standard
… A new study by the Commission for University Education (CUE) shows that graduates take an average of 11.6 months to secure their first jobs, with four in every ten spending more than a year looking for employment.Only 25.3 percent of graduates get into employment within six month …
Graduates take long to secure jobs amid skills mismatchCitizen Digital
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No place for public servants with fake academic papers, says CS RukuThe Standard
… Under the interim authority, Kamagambo may establish its governing organs and develop academic resources.With approval from the Commission for University Education, the institution can admit students to three programmes: Bachelor of Education in Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Theology …
Kamagambo becomes Kenya's 90th university as new chapter beginsThe Standard
… Commission for University Education (CUE) CEO Mike Kuria said the commission had shut down institutions and stopped graduation ceremonies where institutions or programmes were found to be operating outside approved standards. …
National database to make it harder to use fake certificates for jobsActing Teachers Service Commission CEO Evaleen Mitei is among five candidates shortlisted for the substantive secretary and CEO position, with interviews scheduled for November 16, 2026. The recruitment follows a court-ordered restart after the High Court nullified an earlier process for procedural irregularities.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
Acting Teachers Service Commission CEO Evaleen Mitei is among five candidates shortlisted for the substantive secretary and CEO position, with interviews scheduled for November 16, 2026. The recruitment follows a court-ordered restart after the High Court nullified an earlier process for procedural irregularities.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
Former Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi has called for universities to prioritise education quality over student numbers and integrate artificial intelligence into teaching, citing concerns over the mismatch between graduate training and employer skill requirements.
1 November 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyan university lecturers require professional training in teaching practice and ethics beyond academic credentials, including classroom management, facilitation, and boundary-setting—skills not automatically gained from subject-matter expertise.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
According to the 2025 University Statistics Report by the Commission for University Education, Mount Kenya University has emerged as Kenya's leading university by student enrolment with 49,294 students, followed by the University of Nairobi with 45,526 students. Universities are expanding programmes and strengthening innovation to meet growing demand for higher education.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's universities are enrolling disproportionately large numbers of students in education, arts, and social sciences while STEM, engineering, and agriculture remain under-enrolled, according to the University Statistics Report 2025. The Commission for University Education warns this imbalance could create shortages of skills critical to the economy while creating oversupply in other fields.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
APVOTIK is pushing for the Sacred Ecclesiastical Qualifications Amendments Bill, 2026, which would create a separate pathway for theological education within Kenya's National Qualifications Framework, covering Theology, Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, Chaplaincy, Missions and Pastoral Studies from certificate to doctoral level.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Commission for University Education study finds graduates take an average of 11.6 months to secure their first jobs, with only 25.3 percent employed within six months. The prolonged job search reflects a skills gap, as employers report many graduates lack practical experience and workplace competencies such as communication and problem-solving.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku says the government has dismissed public servants found to have used fraudulent academic credentials to gain employment or advance their careers, and will continue to do so. He commended the EACC, KNEC, and CUE for working with his ministry to detect fraudulent qualifications.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto issued a Letter of Interim Authority admitting Kamagambo University in Migori into Kenya's higher education system at a ceremony in Kisumu. The institution, which traces its roots to an Adventist mission established in 1912 and operated as a teacher-training college, becomes the third private university founded by the Adventist Church.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is consolidating academic records from recognised institutions into a National Qualifications Database to make it harder for people with forged qualifications to secure employment. The Kenya National Qualifications Authority aims to connect all universities to the system by the end of the year, with only 22 percent currently onboarded, to streamline verification of academic credentials for employers.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's Constitution and procurement laws—including preferential treatment for locally manufactured goods and technology transfer requirements—deliberately support the development of engineering knowledge and technical skills needed for industrial growth.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's industrial future depends on building engineering knowledge, productive capacity, and technical skills today, supported by constitutional provisions and procurement laws that mandate local preference, technology transfer, and skills development in public contracts.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Didmus Barasa, the second-term MP for Kimilili, has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration from Murang'a University of Technology. His doctoral thesis examined county governments' branding strategies and service delivery satisfaction among small and medium enterprises in Bungoma County.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's universities need to evolve their teaching methods and collaborate with school Boards of Management and the Commission for University Education to accommodate the first cohort of learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum, which emphasizes competence, creativity, and adaptability over memorization and conformity.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
Murang'a University and the Commission for University Education are being sued over Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa's academic papers, with the university accused of failing to scrutinise his past before issuing him a PhD.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is establishing a unified professional training framework for surveying, geomatics and geospatial engineering to align graduate skills with emerging technologies and the country's digital transformation agenda. The initiative responds to rapid advances in AI, GIS, drone mapping and other geospatial technologies, and follows a consultative meeting convened by the Land Surveyors' Board.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's two public dental schools have achieved substantial compliance with regional training standards following joint inspections by the KMPDC and CUE in April 2026, ahead of an upcoming EAC regional evaluation. The University of Nairobi School of Dentistry recorded 75.75 per cent compliance, while Moi University attained 71 per cent under the EAC inspection framework.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Universities' Academic Staff Union (UASU) University of Nairobi Chapter has expressed solidarity with Moi University lecturers, condemning remarks allegedly made by the institution's Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kiplagat Kotut during a parliamentary appearance on July 2, 2026, in which he described academic staff as "parasites living off the work of others." The union argued that lecturers in Kenya remain overworked and under-resourced despite mounting challenges at public universities, and that staffing shortages have been repeatedly highlighted by regulatory bodies.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya will host the World Dental Federation Regional Dental Congress in Mombasa from October 21 to 23, while the country's two public dental schools—University of Nairobi and Moi University—undergo scrutiny over whether their Bachelor of Dental Surgery programmes meet accreditation requirements. The Education Cabinet Secretary directed the Commission for University Education to audit both programmes within 14 days following a legal challenge from the Consumers Federation of Kenya, which argues the programmes lack formal re-accreditation since 2017.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
KCA University has commissioned a Korean Language Centre at its Main Campus in Ruaraka, Nairobi, unveiled by Korea's Ambassador to Kenya. The centre aims to give graduates a competitive edge through Korean language proficiency paired with technical degrees, and provides access to scholarships, research grants, and corporate linkages with major South Korean companies.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's surveying and geospatial training is set for an overhaul following a consultative meeting between the Land Surveyors' Board and universities, which agreed on the need for a harmonized training framework, clear professional pathways and legal reforms to align the profession with emerging technologies and industry needs.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has directed the Commission for University Education to audit dental training programmes at Moi University and the University of Nairobi, following calls by stakeholders for scrutiny. The audit follows a lawsuit by Consumers Federation of Kenya claiming the institutions admitted students without proper accreditation.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tambach teachers training college, operational since 1991, is being upgraded to Kerio Valley University College, a constituent college of the University of Eldoret, and is expected to admit students from September following gazettement of the establishment notice.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Dental Association has raised concerns over inadequately regulated healthcare training programmes, warning that such courses introduced without proper regulatory oversight, curriculum validation, and accreditation pose a significant threat to students, patients, and Kenya's healthcare system.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School that killed 16 students exposes gaps in regulatory oversight of basic education institutions. The author calls for stronger enforcement of standards by the Educational Standards and Quality Assurance Council (ESQAC) and other oversight bodies to prevent future catastrophes.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Social Health Authority has appointed Winfred Nduku Nthiani as Assistant Director for Corporate Communication following a competitive recruitment process that attracted 100 applicants and narrowed to seven shortlisted candidates interviewed on Wednesday.
4 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide public participation process on proposed Universities (General) Regulations, 2026, in collaboration with the Commission for University Education. The draft regulations seek to strengthen governance, quality assurance, accreditation, and oversight across the country's higher education sector, including provisions for establishment and accreditation of universities, approval of academic programmes, quality audits, and regulation of collaborations involving foreign institutions.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
Prof Rebecca Mwikali Wambua of African Nazarene University missed law school admission by one point but pursued teaching instead, eventually becoming a leading voice in Distance, Open and e-Learning in East Africa. A chance meeting with her former primary school teacher shifted her perspective from viewing teaching as second best to embracing it as her purpose.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court judge has quashed a directive by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to discontinue Mount Kenya University's Bachelor of Science in Oral Health programme, ruling that the Ministry of Health lacked authority to do so, with programme regulation falling exclusively under the Commission for University Education.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court ruled that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale lacked legal authority to order Mount Kenya University to discontinue its Bachelor of Science in Oral Health programme, finding that power to accredit and regulate university academic programmes rests exclusively with the Commission for University Education.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →