TVETA Revokes Accreditation of KIM, Orders Closure of All Campuses

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has revoked the accreditation of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), ordering the immediate closure of all its campuses across the country.

In a public notice issued from Nairobi on April 20, TVETA said the institution had been offering and awarding academic and professional programmes without proper accreditation.

“It has come to the attention of the Authority that the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) is offering and awarding various academic and professional programmes to members of the public without accreditation,” the regulator said.

TVETA declared that any certificates, diplomas or qualifications issued by KIM after 2018 are invalid for employment, further education or professional advancement.

The authority noted that KIM had only been accredited to offer programmes assessed and certified by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council. However, it said the institution exceeded this mandate by introducing unapproved courses and engaging trainers without valid licences.

According to TVETA, this contravened provisions of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act, including Section 17(3), which requires all training programmes in TVET institutions to be approved by the TVETA Board, and Section 23(1), which mandates licensing and registration of trainers.

The regulator further warned the public that KIM does not have the legal authority to award qualifications.

“Consequently, any certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications obtained from the institution beyond 2018 are not recognised for purposes of employment, further education, or professional advancement,” TVETA said.

The decision affects all 13 KIM campuses nationwide and is expected to disrupt learning for students currently enrolled in various programmes.

TVETA advised affected students to seek guidance from the authority and consider transferring to accredited institutions, where possible transition support may be provided.

Members of the public have also been urged to verify the accreditation status of institutions before enrolling in any course.

“Members of the public are advised to exercise caution while engaging with KIM and to verify the accreditation status of any institution before enrolling in any programme of study,” the authority added.