Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority has revoked the accreditation of Kenya Institute of Management and ordered the immediate closure of all its campuses across the country. The directive took effect on April 20, 2026, under provisions of the TVET Act.
The regulator stated that KIM operated beyond its approved mandate. It accused the institution of offering and awarding academic and professional programmes without proper accreditation.
TVETA clarified that KIM had approval to offer programmes assessed and certified by TVET CDACC only. However, the institution expanded its scope and issued qualifications outside that framework.
The authority said the violations breached Section 17(3) of the TVET Act. It also found that KIM engaged trainers who lacked valid licenses, which contravenes Section 23(1) of the same law.
TVETA warned that such actions weaken quality assurance in the training sector. It added that unregulated programmes risk exposing learners and employers to unverified qualifications.
The regulator invoked Sections 36 and 37 of the Act to enforce its decision. It withdrew accreditation and ordered all campuses to stop operations immediately.
The directive means KIM no longer holds legal authority to train students or issue any qualifications. Institutions that fail to comply with such orders risk further legal consequences.
This move marks one of the strongest enforcement actions in Kenya’s vocational education sector. It signals tighter scrutiny of institutions that fail to meet national training standards.
The decision also raises concern among students enrolled in affected programmes. Authorities have not yet outlined transition measures for those already studying under KIM.
