ESTABLISHMENT/MANDATE OF THE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
The Commission
for Higher Education is a body corporate with perpetual succession
and a common seal, established by an Act of Parliament, the Universities Act (Cap.210B) of 1985. The Commission is mandated to make better
provisions for the advancement of University education in Kenya
and for connected purposes.
Vision
Quality University education that is accessible and sustainable.

Mission
To oversee quality assurance and expansion of University Education ensuring sustainability, affordability and relevance..
Core functions
The Commission’s core functions are categorized in the following
broad areas-:
(a) Planning for establishment and development of higher education
and training;
(b) Mobilization of resources for higher education and training;
(c) Accreditation and regular re-inspection of Universities,
(d) Co-ordination and regulation of admission to Universities; and
(e) Documentation, information services and public relations for
higher education and training.
The detailed functions are provided in the Universities
Act, 1985 section6(a) – (s) and the Strategic Plan, 2005-2010. |