President William Ruto has granted charters to Tangaza University and Management University of Africa bringing the total number of accredited universities to 64 in the country.

He granted the two charters at State House Nairobi on Thursday.

“Kenya now boasts of 64 chattered universities solidifying our status as a regional hub for higher education,” said President Ruto.

 The Head of State called on education stakeholders to continue striving to meet the ever-growing demand for higher education, with a focus on elevating those at the bottom of the social and economic pyramid to access quality education.

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu expressed his gratitude noting that this comes after the recent award of charter to the first online university in Kenya, the Open University.

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Machogu said the award of the two charters underscored the President’s support for the advancement of tertiary and university education in the country.

The CS commended President Ruto’s recent introduction of a new funding model for higher education noting that it was through commitment and dedication to the education vision that Kenyan students’ dreams were becoming a reality.

“By fulfilling the stringent requirements, these two institutions have demonstrated their preparedness to nurture scholars Innovate in research and contribute significantly to our nations intellectual and human capital,” said Mr Machogu.

Further, he said that the institutions demonstrated robust governance structure, financial prudence and comprehensive academic programmes.


The award of a charter is not just a recognition of academic excellence but also a testament to the relentless pursuit of creating opportunities for knowledge, research, and innovation that impact the education sector and society at large.

Machogu expressed confidence in the two institutions saying they are poised for a transformative future producing skilled professionals thereby fostering a culture of critical thinking, research and innovation, thus impacting the society positively.