DCI, CUE Raid Graduation, Expose Fake Degrees From Unlicensed College
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) halted a graduation ceremony at a church in Changamwe, Mombasa County, after determining that the school hosting it was not accredited to give degrees.
The sleuths arrived at the place, accompanied by Commission for University Education (CUE) officers, and discovered that the event was already in progress.
According to authorities, the event was organized by a local training institute in collaboration with a theological university, which is purportedly situated in Ghana.
When questioned, the organizers, directors, and officials were unable to show proper CUE accreditation paperwork, rendering the degrees and certificates issued by the institution null and void.
DREAMS CUT SHORT AS DCI HALTS BOGUS GRADUATION IN CHANGAMWE
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) December 14, 2025
A team of detectives from the DCI Headquarters’ Serious Crime Unit (SCU), working hand in glove with officers from the Commission for University Education (CUE), yesterday brought the curtain down on a graduation… pic.twitter.com/KQRr8sB3rk
Preliminary research found that the college is registered with the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and can only offer diploma-level courses.
However, an inspection of the graduation list showed severe irregularities, with five people listed as graduating with master’s degrees and another 17 scheduled to obtain degree certificates.
Given CUE’s failure to show genuine accreditation credentials, inspectors concluded that the institution lacks both a license and the legal power to issue degrees or postgraduate diplomas under Kenyan law.
As a result, six officials involved in the ceremony were detained, including the institution’s president, board members, and two others.
The suspects are currently being held in custody as detectives process the case ahead of their arraignment in court.
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This bust follows a February 2025 raid of Northwestern Christian University’s graduation ceremony in Mombasa by DCI and CUE officials, citing the university’s lack of accreditation.
During that operation, authorities cancelled more than 100 degree certificates and arrested university officials.
The DCI and CUE have since urged Kenyans to exercise caution and verify the accreditation status of institutions before enrolling, warning that academic shortcuts often lead to legal and professional dead ends.
DCI, CUE Raid Graduation, Expose Fake Degrees From Unlicensed College
