The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has listed nine universities whose applications to offer law programmes remain under review, including the University of Nairobi (UoN) and Moi University.
The regulator says only institutions with valid licences can admit students into approved legal education programmes.
The announcement forms part of ongoing efforts to uphold academic standards and ensure universities offering law courses meet the legal, financial, and infrastructure requirements set under Kenya's education laws.
CLE says only accredited institutions may admit law students, reinforcing quality assurance while universities work to satisfy academic, financial and infrastructure requirements for programme approval.
Nine Universities Still Await CLE Approval
In a notice published on Tuesday, July 7, the Council of Legal Education released updated lists of institutions licensed to offer legal education programmes and those whose applications remain pending.
Among the universities awaiting approval are the University of Nairobi's Parklands Campus, Moi University and Kabarak University Schools of Law.
Other institutions whose applications are still under consideration include Africa Nazarene University, Egerton University, Rongo University, Kenya Methodist University and Murang'a University of Technology.
According to the council, the affected institutions must address issues identified during inspection and evaluation before their applications can proceed.
Universities Awaiting Law Programme Approval
| University | Application Status |
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| University of Nairobi (Parklands Campus) | Under review |
| Moi University | Under review |
| Kabarak University | Under review |
| Africa Nazarene University | Under review |
| Egerton University | Under review |
| Rongo University | Under review |
| Kenya Methodist University | Under review |
| Murang'a University of Technology | Under review |
CLE Accreditation Process
University Applies
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Licence Approval or Further Review
The regulator stressed that only institutions appearing on the approved list are authorised to admit students into accredited law programmes.
Licensed Universities Continue Offering Law Degrees
The Council confirmed that several universities already hold valid licences to offer the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme.
These include Umma University, Chuka University, Tharaka University, Zetech University, Tom Mboya University, Daystar University, University of Embu, Kisii University and Mount Kenya University.
Other approved institutions include Kenyatta University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Strathmore University, Maseno University and South Eastern Kenya University.
Strict Standards for Legal Education
For the Master of Laws (LLM) programme, only Kenyatta University, Strathmore University, Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), and JKUAT currently hold valid licences.
Before granting approval, the Council evaluates whether an institution has qualified academic staff, an approved curriculum, adequate learning facilities, and sufficient financial capacity to sustain the programme.
The council says the accreditation process is designed to protect students by ensuring universities meet national standards for legal education.
The latest update reinforces the government's efforts to strengthen quality assurance within Kenya's legal education sector and ensure prospective law students enrol only in accredited programmes that satisfy the country's professional training requirements.
