This is a list of all accredited private universities in Kenya as of 2025. The Commission for University Education (CUE) is the statutory body responsible for regulating university education in Kenya. One of CUE’s core functions is to accredit and inspect universities to ensure compliance with established standards.
As of 2025, the Commission for University Education has accredited 30 private universities to offer university education in Kenya. Additionally, the Commission has accredited 2 private constituent colleges and granted letters of interim authority to 5 private institutions.
List Of Accredited Private Universities In Kenya 2025
| University | Year Accredited | |
| 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. | The 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 |
| 28. | Islamic University of Kenya | 2024 |
| 29. | Riara University | 2025 |
| 30. | Uzima University | 2025 |
Accredited Private University Constituent Colleges in Kenya
| University | Year Accredited | |
| 1. | Hekima University College | 1993 |
| 2 | Marist International University College | 2002 |
Institutions with Letters of Interim Authority
| University | Year Accredited | |
| 1. | GRETSA University | 2006 |
| 2. | Pioneer International University | 2012 |
| 3. | International Leadership University | 2014 |
| 4. | AMREF International University | 2017 |
Commission for University Education Contacts
Location: Red Hill Road, Off Limuru Road, Gigiri.
Phone: 0207205000, +254780656575
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