The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Authority revoked KIM’s accreditation on April 20, 2026. It ordered the closure of all KIM campuses nationwide. This action stems from findings that KIM operated unapproved programmes and employed unlicensed trainers.

All academic awards issued by KIM after 2018 are now void. Students who graduated during this period will find their qualifications unrecognized. The TVET Authority emphasized adherence to accreditation guidelines for all educational institutions.

This decision disrupts ongoing learning activities, admissions, and examinations at KIM. The authority warned the public to verify the accreditation status of institutions before enrolling in any programme of study.

KIM had previously been accredited to offer programmes certified by the TVET Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council. Yet, it appears that compliance with these standards was not maintained.

No private TVET institution in Kenya has been accredited as a Qualification Awarding Body. This situation raises concerns about the quality of vocational education in the country.

Members of the public are advised to exercise caution while engaging with KIM. They should verify the accreditation status of any institution before enrolling in any programme of study.

The public is hereby notified that KIM does not have the legal mandate to award qualifications. This statement underscores the urgency for students to seek accredited institutions.

The TVET Authority has been reviewing compliance across the sector to ensure quality assurance in technical and vocational education. The implications of this review are still unfolding.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding how many students will be affected or what options they may have moving forward. The future of KIM remains uncertain as it navigates this significant setback.

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TVETA raised concerns over KIM’s operations despite lacking proper accreditation. The authority confirmed that KIM’s accreditation has been fully withdrawn, effectively halting all its operations nationwide.

KIM has been offering unapproved programmes and awarding academic qualifications in violation of the TVET Act Cap 210A. Furthermore, KIM employed trainers who did not possess valid training licenses, contrary to regulations.

Any certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications obtained from KIM beyond 2018 are not recognized for employment or further education. TVETA warned that certificates issued by institutions without legal mandates are considered internal and lack recognition in Kenya.

TVETA urged prospective students to verify the accreditation status of institutions before enrolling in training programs. This warning reflects a growing concern about educational standards within the technical and vocational sector.

KIM was founded in 1954 and was regarded as a premier membership-based professional body in East Africa. It expanded into a wide network of branches, becoming synonymous with its diploma programs and the annual Company of the Year Awards (COYA).

Dr. Muriithi Ndegwa expressed that stakeholders should treat this situation seriously. He stated, “We wish to assure our stakeholders – students, alumni, partners, and the general public – that we are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness it deserves.”

Members of the public are advised to exercise caution while engaging with KIM. They should verify the accreditation status of any institution before enrolling in any programme of study.

This closure is part of broader efforts by TVETA to uphold standards within Kenya’s technical and vocational education sector. Details remain unconfirmed regarding potential future actions for KIM or affected students.

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