The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has revoked the accreditation of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) and ordered the immediate closure of all its campuses across the country.
In a public notice dated April 20, 2026, the authority accused KIM of offering and awarding academic and professional programmes without proper accreditation.
TVETA said investigations established that the institution continued to run unapproved programmes and issue qualifications in violation of the law.
“It has been established that KIM has continued to offer programs that are not approved and award academic qualifications in contravention of Section 17(3) of the TVET Act,” the notice stated.
The regulator further alleged that the institution engaged trainers who lacked valid licensing, contrary to Section 23(1) of the same law.
As a result, TVETA declared that KIM “does not have the legal mandate to award qualifications,” warning that certificates, diplomas, or other credentials issued by the institution beyond 2018 will not be recognized for employment, further education, or professional advancement.
The authority said the decision was made pursuant to Sections 36 and 37 of the TVET Act, emphasizing that the move aims to safeguard the integrity and quality of training in the country.
Members of the public have been urged to verify the accreditation status of institutions before enrolling in any programmes.
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