KIM Reassures Students, Partners Amid Accreditation Dispute

The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) has moved to reassure students and corporate partners following a standoff with the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) over the accreditation of its academic programmes.

The development comes after TVETA revoked the accreditation of all KIM campuses, accusing the institution of offering and awarding academic and professional programmes without valid regulatory approval. The authority further stated that KIM lacks the mandate to award academic qualifications and declared certificates issued since 2018 invalid.

In response, KIM Executive Director and CEO Dr Muriithi Ndegwa wrote to students and stakeholders, seeking to calm fears and provide clarity on the situation.

“First and foremost, we want to assure you that your academic journey and your future are our top priorities,” Ndegwa said. “While we navigate these regulatory discussions, we are committed to providing you with clear and honest information.”

He noted that the institution is actively engaging the Ministry of Education and TVETA to resolve the issues raised, adding that efforts are underway to secure a favourable outcome for affected learners.

“Our management is in active communication with the Ministry of Education and TVETA to resolve the accreditation concerns raised,” he said.

KIM urged students to remain calm, assuring them that support services remain available, including direct communication channels with its student support team. The institution also indicated that further updates would be shared through official platforms.

“We are committed to ensuring that every student who has walked through our doors since 2018 receives the recognition they deserve,” Ndegwa added.

In a separate communication to corporate partners and members, KIM sought to distinguish the affected programmes from its broader operations, emphasising that the regulatory dispute is limited to diploma and certificate courses under TVET oversight.

“It is important to clarify that the current discussions with TVETA are exclusively limited to our diploma and certificate courses,” the statement said.

The institute maintained that its core functions — including professional membership services, advanced certifications, corporate training programmes and consultancy services — remain fully operational and unaffected. It also confirmed that flagship initiatives such as the Company of the Year Awards (COYA) will proceed as planned.