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February 26, 2026
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Lobby Group Raises Alarm Over Imitation University & College Courses

Lobby Group Raises Alarm Over Imitation University & College Courses

Learners were advised to confirm the accreditation status of the courses to ensure their chosen programme leads to proper licensing and recognised career opportunities...

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The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) has issued a stark warning to prospective learners, urging them to avoid potentially fraudulent and unregulated "imitation courses" being advertised nationwide.

  • The KDA highlighted confusion surrounding a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Oral Health program at a popular private university, clarifying it is not equivalent to the professional Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree.
  • Only the University of Nairobi and Moi University are currently accredited and licensed to train dentists in Kenya.
  • The warning follows a directive from the Ministry of Health for the private university to discontinue the misleading Oral Health program due to misalignment with public needs.

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