During its meeting on 29th June 2007, the Commission for Higher Education (CHE) approved the award of a charter to Strathmore University. In a letter to SU Vice Chancellor dated 2nd July 2007, CHE Chief Executive Officer, Professor Everett Standa wrote the charter will be awarded on a date convenient to the President.

SU Vice Chancellor Prof John Odhiambo says the University is working with the Commission in preparation for the award of the charter.