The Co-operative University College of Kenya, Murang'a University College, Rongo University College, Taita Taveta University College will also receive charters. Machakos University College will be the first to get a university status next week, as President Uhuru Kenyatta launches the second round of institutions' upgrade. The elevation will bring the number of chartered universities – public and private – to 47. Updated Thu, May 12th 2016 at 10:51 GMT +3President Uhuru KenyattaSeven university colleges will be elevated to full-fledged universities. The elevation will increase access to university education in the country.

Source: Standard Digital May 12, 2016 02:24 UTC