Approved public universities include University of Nairobi, Moi University, Kenyatta University, Egerton University, Jomo Kenyatta University, Maseno University, Masinde Muliro University, Dedan Kimathi University, Chuka University, Technical University of Kenya, Technical University of Mombasa, Pwani University, Kisii University, University of Eldoret, and Masaai Mara University. Others are Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Laikipia University, South Eastern Kenya University, Meru University, Multimedia University, University of Kabianga, Karatina University, Kibabii University, Rongo University, Co-operative University, Taita Taveta University, Murang’a University, University of Embu, Machakos University, Kirinyaga University, Garissa University, Alupe University, Kaimosi Friends University, Tom Mboya University, and Tharaka University. On the other hand, approved private universities are: University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), Daystar University, Scott Christian University, United States International University, Africa Nazarene University, Kenya Methodist University, St. Paul’s University, Pan Africa Christian University, Strathmore University, Kabarak University, and Mount Kenya University. Others are Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology, The East African University, Zetech University, Lukenya University, Management University of Africa, Tangaza University, Islamic University of Kenya, Riara University, Uzima University, Gretsa University, and Amref International University. Meanwhile, Public University Constituent Colleges are Turkana University College, Bomet University College, Koitaleel Samoei University College, Mama Ngina University College, Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Nyandarua University College, Kabarnet University College, and Makueni University College.

Source: Daily Nation February 17, 2026 22:10 UTC