TVETA Revokes Accreditation of Kenya Institute of Management, Orders Nationwide Closure
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has revoked the accreditation of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), ordering the immediate closure of all its campuses across the country.
In a public notice issued on April 20 from Nairobi, TVETA accused KIM of offering and awarding academic and professional programs without proper accreditation. The authority stated that the institution had been operating beyond its approved mandate.
As part of the directive, TVETA declared that all certificates and qualifications issued by KIM after 2018 are invalid and will not be recognized for employment, further education, or professional advancement.
According to the regulator, KIM had only been authorized to offer programs assessed and certified by the TVET-CDACC. However, the institution allegedly introduced unapproved courses and employed trainers who lacked valid licenses, in violation of the TVET Act Cap 210A.
TVETA cited breaches of key legal provisions, including failure to obtain approval for training programs and engaging unlicensed trainers, both of which are mandatory under Kenyan law governing vocational institutions.
The move is expected to affect students enrolled across KIM’s 13 campuses nationwide. Affected learners have been advised to seek guidance from TVETA and consider transferring to accredited institutions where possible support measures may be provided.
The authority also cautioned the public to verify the accreditation status of institutions before enrolling in any course, emphasizing the importance of compliance in the education sector.
