The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has withdrawn the accreditation of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), directing the immediate closure of all its nationwide campuses.
According to a public notice issued on April 20, 2026, TVETA alleged that KIM was conducting academic and professional courses without proper authorization, breaching the TVET Act of 2013. The authority noted that the institution had been providing qualifications that lacked legal recognition.
TVETA additionally claimed that KIM maintained training operations without appropriate licenses, violating established regulations for technical and vocational education in Kenya.
Consequently, the authority confirmed that KIM no longer possesses the legal authority to confer any qualifications. All certificates, diplomas, and other academic credentials issued by the institution since 2018 have been rendered invalid and will not be accepted for employment, higher education, or career progression.
The revocation, implemented under Sections 36 and 37 of the TVET Act, results in the immediate closure of all KIM campuses nationwide.
TVETA has urged the public to be vigilant and confirm the accreditation status of educational institutions before enrolling in any programs.
The authority restated its dedication to preserving the standards and quality of technical and vocational training in the nation, promising to penalize institutions operating outside legal boundaries.