The Commission for University Education has summoned former Trade Minister Mukhisa Kituyi over allegations linked to questionable degrees at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 16, the Commission says it is investigating remarks made by Kituyi during a radio interview on March 31, 2026, in which he raised concerns about the integrity of academic programmes at the institution.
According to the claims, names of individuals who were never admitted to the university allegedly appeared on a recent graduation list, raising questions about the credibility of the process.
“My nephew was graduating from a public university, and he saw names of graduates who had never been to that university being marked to be on the roll for graduation,” Kituyi states.
He further describes the situation as a sign of “massive institutional decay” in higher learning institutions, adding that he is ready to provide evidence to support his claims.
“I can demonstrate to anybody who cares to listen that the graduating class two years ago at Masinde Muliro University had names of persons who had never been admitted to the university,” he adds.
CUE confirms that it had already initiated investigations and attempted to reach Kituyi through official communication sent on April 9, but had not received a response.
The Commission has now invited him to appear in person at its offices in Gigiri, Kiambu County, between April 20 and April 24, 2026, to provide clarification and submit any supporting evidence.
“Therefore, the Commission hereby uses this public forum to invite Mukhisa Kituyi to come to the Commission offices between Monday, April 20 and Friday, April 24, 2026,” the statement reads.
Meanwhile, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology has distanced itself from the allegations, maintaining that all its graduation processes follow strict academic and statutory procedures.
In a statement dated April 2, 2026, the university says every graduate must go through admission, registration, coursework, examinations, and approval by relevant academic bodies before being cleared to graduate.
According to the institution, students only qualify for graduation after meeting all academic requirements and receiving approval from the University Senate.