Public and private universities in Kenya 2025

A university is an institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research, which awards academic degrees in various academic disciplines. Universities typically provide undergraduate education and postgraduate education. Education has been termed as the fuel of a nation’s economic growth, a driver of invention and innovation and a necessary platform for job creation. It’s no secret that all students harbor dreams of realizing university education.

Kenya has seen tremendous growth in the education sector with the number of universities and courses they offer on an upward trajectory. Commission of University Education (CUE) is the Government agency mandated to ensure the maintenance of standards, quality, and relevance in all aspects of university education, training and research. It is also mandated to approve all courses before they are launched.

Here are the chartered public and private universities in Kenya.

1. Public universities in Kenya

Here are the chartered public universities in Kenya by the Commission of University Education (CUE).

1. Kenyatta University
2. Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
3. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
4. Machakos University
5. Maseno University
6. University of Nairobi
7. Chuka University
8. Co-operative University of Kenya
9. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
10. Egerton University
11. Garissa University
12. Karatina University
13. Kibabii University
14. Kirinyaga University
15. Kisii University
16. Laikipia University
17. Maasai Mara University
18. Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
19. Meru University of Science and Technology
20. Moi University
21. Multimedia University of Kenya
22. Murang’a University of Technology
23. Pwani University
24. Rongo University
25. South Eastern Kenya University
26. Taita Taveta University
27. Technical University of Kenya
28. Technical University of Mombasa
29. University of Eldoret
30. University of Embu
31. University of Kabianga
32. Alupe University College (Moi University)
33. Kaimosi Friends University College (Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology)
34. Tom Mboya University College (Maseno University)

2. Private universities in kenya

Here are the chartered private universities in Kenya by the Commission of University Education (CUE).

1. Strathmore University
2. Africa Nazarene University
3. Catholic University of Eastern Africa
4. Daystar University
5. KCA University
6. Kenya Methodist University
7. Zetech University
8. United States International University
9. Great Lakes University of Kisumu
10. Gretsa University
11. Inoorero University
12. International Leadership University
13. Kabarak University
14. KAG East University
15. Africa International University
16. African Leadership University
17. St Paul’s University
18. Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
19. Kiriri Women’s University of Science & Technology
20. Lukenya University
21. Marist International University College
22. Mount Kenya University
23. Pan Africa Christian University
24. Pioneer International University
25. Regina Pacis University College
26. Riara University
27. Scott Christian University
28. Tangaza University College
29. The East Africa University
30. The Management Univesity of Africa
31. The Presbyterian University of East Africa
32. University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
33. Uzima University College
34. Umma University