TVETA shuts down Kenya Institute of Management over illegal qualifications, unaccredited operations

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, warning that certificates and diplomas issued by the institution after 2018 carry no legal recognition.

In a public notice dated April 20, and signed by its Director General, TVETA said KIM had been offering and awarding academic and professional programmes to members of the public without accreditation, in direct violation of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Act, Cap 210A.

The authority said KIM, which had earlier been accredited to offer programmes assessed and certified by the TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET-CDACC), had continued to operate outside the boundaries of that accreditation.

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TVETA cited two specific violations established against the institution. First, KIM allegedly offered programmes that had not been approved and awarded academic qualifications in contravention of Section 17(3) of the TVET Act, Cap 210A. Second, the institution allegedly engaged trainers without valid training licences, in breach of Section 23(1) of the same Act.

“KIM does not have the legal mandate to award qualifications,” the notice stated, adding that any certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications obtained from the institution after 2018 are not recognised for purposes of employment, further education, or professional advancement.

Invoking Sections 36 and 37 of the TVET Act, TVETA said the accreditation previously issued to KIM and all its campuses in the Republic of Kenya has been revoked with immediate effect and all KIM campuses closed.

Members of the public who have enrolled or are considering enrolling in any programme at KIM are advised to exercise caution and to verify the accreditation status of any institution before joining.

TVETA said it remains committed to safeguarding the integrity and quality of training in Kenya and will take appropriate action against institutions operating outside the legal framework.

By Benedict Aoya