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The Commission for University Education has ordered three private universities to make preparations for a comprehensive report to enable an audit which will be conducted with the next few days.
The Universities include Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Presbyterian University of East Africa and Kenya Methodist University.
CUE chairman Chacha Nyaigoti Chacha has confirmed the audit, saying the sole purpose of it will be to confirm whether the institutions are abiding by the required rules and regulations.
“We are just going to cross check if they are doing the right things,” said Prof Chacha as quoted by the Daily Nation.
In a letter to Kenya Methodist University, CUE states that the institution should compile a report on its financial position and sustainability, adherence to statutory requirements, issues of students and staff welfare for workers on full time, part-time and contract where applicable.
“The inspection of the university arises from reports, concerns and complaints received from the public, touching on governance, human resource management and financial management issues amongst others,” said Prof Walter Oyawa then acting chief executive officer in a letter to KeMU vice-chancellor.