NAIROBI, Kenya – The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has shut down all Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) campuses across the country.
In a statement, signed by the TVETA director general, the Authority said that it had come to its attention that KIM was offering and awarding various academic and professional programmes to members of the public without accreditation.
“The public is hereby notified that KIM does not have the legal mandate to award qualifications. Consequently, any certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications obtained from the institution beyond 2018 are not recognised for employment, further education, or professional advancement,” the statement reads in part.
TVETA argued that KIM was accredited to offer programmes assessed and certified by TVET-CDACC.
“It has been established that KIM has continued to offer programs that are not approved and award academic qualifications in contravention of Section 17(3) of the TVET Act Cap 210A. Additionally, KIM continues to engage trainees without valid training licences as required by Section 23(1) of the TVET Act Cap 210A,” TVETA said.
How did KIM contravene the law?
While citing Sections 36 and 37 of the TVET Act, the Authority reiterated that the accreditation earlier issued to KIM and all its campuses in the Republic of Kenya is revoked, and all KIM campuses are closed with immediate effect.
“Members of the public are therefore advised to verify the accreditation status of any institution before enrolling in any programme of study,” the statement dated Monday, April 20, 2026, further reads.
TVETA emphasised that it remains committed to safeguarding the integrity and quality of training in Kenya and will take appropriate action against institutions operating outside the legal framework.
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