Private universities targeted in fake degrees’ crackdown by CUE, DCI
This will be contained in a new policy being developed to address fake degrees and focusing on tightening rules for honorary degrees
The Commission for University Education (CUE) will closely work with investigative agencies including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to prosecute tertiary institutions and individuals involved in issuance, creation and distributing fraudulent academic certificates.
This will be contained in a new policy being developed to address fake degrees and focusing on tightening rules for honorary degrees.
CUE will also actively blacklist unaccredited institutions that illegally issue unrecognised degrees and is committed to ensuring quality and legitimate academic qualifications in Kenya’s education system notably private universities and colleges.
Speaking during an inspection visit by the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Education in Gigiri, Nairobi, legislators expressed concern over the proliferation of forged degrees.
On his part, CUE Chief Executive Officer Prof. Mike Kuria acknowledged the seriousness of the challenges but defended the Commission’s role in maintaining standards, quality and relevance in university education, training and research.
Kuria confirmed that the Commission has engaged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), adding that there are currently four active cases involving fake degrees.
“All religious institutions found issuing fake degrees and certificates will be dealt with and must adhere to the Education Act of 2013,” he said.
