NAIROBI, Kenya — The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has revoked the accreditation of all campuses operated by the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), citing the offering of unapproved academic and professional programmes.
In a statement issued on Monday, the regulator said it had established that KIM was awarding qualifications without the necessary approvals, raising serious concerns over compliance with Kenya’s technical education framework.
According to TVETA, the institution continued to offer programmes that had not been validated by the TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (CDACC), the body mandated to oversee curriculum standards and certification in the sector.
The Authority also alleged that KIM engaged trainers who lacked valid licensing, contrary to Section 23(1) of the TVET Act (Cap 210A), which requires all instructors in technical institutions to be duly certified.
TVETA further ruled that KIM does not have the legal mandate to award academic qualifications, effectively invalidating all certificates issued by the institution since 2018.
“Any certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications obtained from the institution beyond 2018 are not recognized for purposes of employment, further education, or professional advancement,” the statement read in part.
The regulator also ordered the immediate closure of all 13 KIM campuses, as well as its online learning platform.
Members of the public were urged to verify the accreditation status of institutions before enrolling.
“Members of the public are therefore advised to exercise caution while engaging with KIM and to verify the accreditation status of any institution before enrolling in any programme of study,” TVETA added.
In its response, KIM said it had taken note of the directive and was engaging with regulators to address the concerns raised.
“KIM is currently reviewing the contents of the notice and actively engaging the relevant regulatory authorities to address the issues raised and determine the appropriate course of action in line with the law,” the institute said.
It added that it would provide further updates to students, alumni and stakeholders through official channels.
“KIM is treating the matter with the utmost seriousness,” the statement noted.
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The decision is expected to have far-reaching implications for thousands of learners and professionals who have obtained qualifications from the institution over the past several years.
KIM, founded in 1954, has positioned itself as a leading provider of management and leadership training, reporting a membership base of over 10,000 and more than 70,000 graduates.
The crackdown comes amid increased scrutiny of Kenya’s TVET sector, as regulators seek to tighten oversight and ensure compliance with national training standards.
In recent years, authorities have intensified enforcement efforts to eliminate unaccredited programmes and safeguard the integrity of professional qualifications, an issue that has significant implications for employment, skills development and international recognition of Kenyan certifications.
