By Eldoret Leo 
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has ordered the immediate closure of all campuses operated by the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), effectively revoking its accreditation nationwide.
In a public notice issued on April 20, 2026, the regulator stated that KIM has been offering academic and professional programmes without proper accreditation. While the institution had previously received approval to deliver courses assessed by the TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET-CDACC), investigations revealed that it continued to run additional, unapproved programmes outside its mandate.
According to TVETA, KIM has also been issuing academic qualifications in violation of the law. The authority noted that the institution engaged trainers who do not hold valid licenses, contrary to the provisions outlined in the TVET Act.
The regulator further clarified that KIM does not have the legal authority to award academic qualifications. This raises serious compliance concerns, particularly regarding the validity of certificates already issued to students.
In a significant directive, TVETA has declared that all certificates, diplomas, and related credentials issued by KIM from 2018 onwards will not be recognised. The decision affects their use in employment, further education, and professional advancement.
The move is expected to impact thousands of current and former students who may have relied on these qualifications for career progression.
Citing relevant sections of the TVET Act, the authority confirmed that KIM’s accreditation has been formally revoked and all campuses shut down with immediate effect.
The development underscores increased regulatory scrutiny within Kenya’s technical education sector. Authorities have in recent years intensified oversight to ensure institutions meet accreditation standards, maintain quality training, and protect students from unrecognised qualifications.
For students and stakeholders, the directive signals the importance of verifying institutional accreditation before enrolment, especially as enforcement actions become more stringent across the country’s education sector.