In this article, we look at all accredited law schools in Kenya. The Council of Legal Education (CLE) is the statutory body mandated to regulate legal education in the country. CLE oversees accreditation, quality assurance, and continuous supervision of all institutions offering legal education programmes.
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Below is the updated list of institutions licensed to offer LL.B, Diploma in Law, and Master of Laws (LL.M) programmes in Kenya.
A. Law Schools Licensed to Offer Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
| No. | Institution | License Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UMMA University | Valid until 24th Sept 2025 |
| 2 | Africa Nazarene University | Valid until 10th Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Chuka University | Valid until 10th Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Moi University | Valid until 10th Dec 2025 |
| 5 | University of Nairobi (Parklands Campus) | Valid until 10th Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Egerton University | Valid until 16th June 2026 |
| 7 | Kabarak University | Valid until 16th June 2026 |
| 8 | Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) | Valid until 29th Nov 2027 |
| 9 | Strathmore University | Valid until 29th Nov 2027 |
| 10 | Maseno University | Valid until 29th Nov 2027 |
| 11 | South Eastern Kenya University | Valid until 29th Nov 2027 |
| 12 | JKUAT | Valid until 20th June 2028 |
| 13 | Riara University | Valid until 21st Sept 2028 |
| 14 | Kenyatta University | Valid until 21st Sept 2028 |
| 15 | Daystar University (Athi River Campus) | Valid until 9th Apr 2029 |
| 16 | University of Embu | Valid until 9th Apr 2029 |
| 17 | Kisii University | Valid until 9th Apr 2029 |
| 18 | Mount Kenya University (Parklands Campus) | Valid until 9th Apr 2029 |
B. Law Schools Licensed to Offer a Diploma in Law
| No. | Institution | License Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) | Valid until 29th Nov 2027 |
| 2 | Mount Kenya University (Parklands Campus) | Valid until 9th Apr 2029 |
| 3 | Kisii University | Valid until 9th Apr 2029 |
| 4 | Kenya School of Law (Paralegal Studies) | Valid until 9th Apr 2029 |
C. Law Schools Licensed to Offer Master of Laws (LL.M.)
| No. | Institution | License Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strathmore University | Valid until 17th Apr 2030 |
| 2 | Mount Kenya University | Valid until 23rd Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) | Valid until 21st Sept 2028 |
| 4 | JKUAT | Valid until 20th Jun 2028 |
Council of Legal Education (CLE) Contacts
Phone: 0719 150 000 / 0111 056 130
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
