The government now says it has dispatched a special team of experts to investigate allegations of fake degrees at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST).
The government through the Commission for University Education (CUE) is set launch a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
In a statement on Friday, April 3, CUE said it had initiated formal investigations into alleged irregularities.
With this, they have warned that should the allegations be proven, they could severely undermine public trust in the country’s education system.
“A multidisciplinary team of experts has been constituted to undertake a comprehensive and objective review of the allegations,” the Commission stated.
“Such allegations, if proven, constitute a serious breach of academic integrity and pose a significant threat to public confidence in Kenya’s higher education system”, it added.
CUE further warned that any individuals or entities found culpable will face appropriate legal and regulatory action, in line with the country’s education laws.
This comes follows allegations by former Minister Mukhisa Kituyi, who alleged that the names of individuals who had never enrolled at the university appeared on a recent graduation list.
However, Masinde Muliro University denied the accusations, maintaining that all its graduation processes adhere strictly to established academic and statutory standards.
According to the University, students must go through a rigorous process, including admission, registration, coursework, examinations, and approval by relevant academic bodies, before qualifying for graduation.
The final clearance for graduation is granted only after approval by the University Senate, ensuring that all candidates meet the required academic thresholds.
