Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology has hosted the Western area stakeholder engagement discussion board on Draft Universities (General) Regulations, 2026. The Forum, organized by the Ministry of Education in session with the Commission for University Education (CUE), drew schooling sector stakeholders from Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Siaya and Busia Counties to submit their feedback, views and enter on the proposed Regulations. The occasion passed off on Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 and was formally opened by CUE Chairperson, Prof. James Onyango Awino.
Delegates from the Ministry of Education and the Commission for University Education (CUE) with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo (Seated centre).
Speaking through the official opening of the occasion, Prof. James Awino famous that University schooling is a shared nationwide accountability. He revealed that the Draft Universities Regulation was established in 2012 and since then, the schooling sector has developed considerably, necessitating a overview to align with fashionable calls for. “This Draft seeks to provide clarity and consistency in the governance and regulation of university education. It responds to changes in higher education, including technology-enabled learning, quality assurance, institutional governance, collaborations, student recruitments, and recognition of qualifications,” he mentioned, including that it is a powerful regulatory framework that protects college students, helps establishments and promotes public confidence in increased schooling.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo, speaks on the CUE stakeholder engagement discussion board.
In his deal with, MMUST’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Solomon Shibairo appreciated CUE for selecting MMUST because the host establishment for this train within the Western Region. “MMUST has worked very well with the Commission for University Education especially in the accreditation of our programmes. While this regulatory framework has served us well over the years, it is necessary for the Ministry of Education to incorporate recent developments to address the gaps we encounter in the day-to-day running of our institutions,” said Prof. Shibairo.
From left; MMUST’s Registrar (Academic Affairs)-Prof. Judah Ndiku, Ministry of Education’s, Dr. Darius Ogutu and CUE’s Mr. Joseph Musyoki.
While making a presentation of the Draft Universities Regulations, the Senior Assistant Commission Secretary and Head Institutional Accreditation at CUE, Mr. Joseph Musyoki outlined the precise areas of the draft laws. These areas embrace Establishment and Accreditation of Institutions; Governance and Management of Universities; Programme Approval and Accreditation; Foreign University Collaboration; Student Recruitment Agencies and Foreign Institutions; Recognition and Equation of Foreign Qualifications; Internal Quality Assurance; General Provisions.
A piece of the contributors through the discussion board at MMUST.
Guided by the Director of Higher Education for the Ministry of Education, Dr. Darius Ogutu, the workforce held an open discussion board the place totally different stakeholders introduced their views and proposals for inclusion within the Draft Universities Regulation.
MMUSO President, Mr. Valentine Obade, speaks on the occasion.
Indeed, this discussion board offered a essential platform for schooling stakeholders to overview and deliberate on the draft Universities (General) Regulations, 2026. The occasion was a hit because the Ministry of Education and CUE gathered complete suggestions to refine the insurance policies that may govern increased schooling establishments, making certain that laws are related and supportive of educational excellence throughout the Country.