Kenyan Degree Attestation
Kenyan Degree Attestation
Kenyan degree attestation for the UAE involves multiple stages of verification and authentication. The Commission for University Education (CUE) plays a key role in verifying that your degree was issued by a recognised and accredited Kenyan university before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will authenticate it.
Green Apple Attest manages the complete attestation chain for degrees from the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Moi University, Strathmore, JKUAT, and all other CUE-accredited institutions. We coordinate verification, MFA authentication, UAE Embassy legalisation, and final MOFA attestation.
This service is essential for Kenyan professionals taking up employment in the UAE, applying for professional licences from bodies such as the Dubai Health Authority or Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, or registering qualifications with UAE free zone authorities.
Documents Required
- Original degree certificate or diploma
- Academic transcript from the issuing university
- CUE recognition letter (or we can arrange this)
- Clear colour copy of your Kenyan national ID or passport
- Clear colour copy of UAE visa or Emirates ID (if applicable)
- Letter from UAE employer stating the purpose of attestation (recommended)
Special Requirements
- • CUE accreditation verification is required before MFA authentication can proceed.
How It Works
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1Submit your degree and supporting documents for initial review.
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2We obtain CUE verification confirming your institution and programme are accredited.
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3The degree is submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for authentication.
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4UAE Embassy legalisation is completed in Nairobi.
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5MOFA attestation is processed in the UAE and documents are delivered to you.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Contact your university registrar to confirm they can issue a verification letter if CUE requires one. This speeds up the CUE stage significantly.
- If you graduated recently, ensure your degree has been formally conferred and the certificate issued. Provisional or awaiting-results letters cannot be attested.
- Some UAE licensing bodies require degrees to be attested within a specific timeframe. Confirm your deadline before starting the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The MFA typically requires confirmation that the degree was issued by a CUE-accredited institution. We obtain this verification as part of our standard service. If you already have a CUE letter, the process moves faster.
Yes, provided the university is accredited by CUE and the specific programme is recognised. Most established private universities such as Strathmore, USIU-Africa, and Daystar meet these requirements. We verify accreditation status before proceeding.
The full process including CUE verification takes 18 to 25 working days. If you already have CUE verification, the chain from MFA to MOFA takes approximately 15 to 18 working days.
If your UAE employer or licensing body requires an attested transcript, it must go through the same authentication chain as your degree. We can process both simultaneously to save time. Many employers only require the degree itself to be attested.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 14-20 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 400
- Country
- Kenya
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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