How to Choose a Study Abroad Agent in Kenya: 2027 Checklist
Short answer: a good study abroad agent in Kenya is certified by the Commission for University Education (formerly the Commission for Higher Education), gives you a free eligibility check, tells you its fees in writing before you pay, works directly with the universities it recommends, lets you see your own application and never promises a visa. Use the checklist below to compare any agent, including us.
New to the process? Start with our complete guide: how to study abroad from Kenya in 7 steps (grades, costs in KES, visas and deadlines).
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Reviewed by the MultiWorld International Admissions Team
The 10-point checklist
Certification: the agency is certified in Kenya as a student recruitment agency and can show you the certificate.
A physical office you can visit, with a street address, phone number and opening hours.
A free first consultation and eligibility check based on your actual KCSE, IGCSE, A Level, IB or degree results.
Fees in writing: what you pay the agent, what you pay the university and what you pay for the visa, and when each is due.
Direct university partnerships, so you can check the agent on the university's own agent or partner list.
Choice across several countries, so the advice fits your grades and budget rather than one university's targets.
Real tuition figures for each course, ideally converted to Kenyan shillings so you can compare destinations.
Honest visa guidance: help preparing a complete application, with no promise of approval, because visa decisions are made by the immigration authority.
You keep access to your own documents, application portals and university emails.
Support after the offer: deposit, visa, accommodation, flights and a pre-departure briefing.
Red flags to walk away from
A "guaranteed visa" or "guaranteed admission" promise.
Large payments before anyone has looked at your results.
Asking you to pay university tuition into a personal or agent account instead of the university's own account.
Offers to create or edit bank statements, transcripts or certificates.
No office, no certificate, or only a WhatsApp number.
Questions to ask any agent before you pay
Can I see your certification and the universities you are an official partner of?
What exactly do I pay you, when, and what does it cover?
Which countries and courses do my grades qualify for, and what is the total yearly cost in KES?
Will I have my own login to the university application?
What happens if my visa is refused?
How MultiWorld International measures up
Certified by the Commission for Higher Education (CHE) as a student recruitment agency.
Listed as an approved partner counsellor for Kenya in DSTI School of Engineering's official partner directory. This is the kind of university-side listing you can check for any agent.
Offices in Nairobi (Suite 702, Krishna Centre, Woodvale Grove, Westlands), Kampala and Kigali. Open Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm and Saturday 8:30am–3pm.
Free eligibility check and consultation. A service fee applies only once your application begins, and we explain it before you commit.
About 140 partner universities and colleges in the UK, Canada, USA, Australia, Ireland, Germany, France, Malaysia, Dubai and Cyprus.
A public course finder with 1,100+ courses and yearly fees shown in local currency and KES.
Published 2027 guides for every destination, with official sources and a review date.
Support from course choice to visa submission, plus accommodation, flight booking and enrolment. We never promise a visa outcome.
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