TVET Authority Statement on Revocation of KIM 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. KIM was accredited to offer programmes assessed and certified by TVET-CDACC. It has been established that KIM has continued:

1. To offer programs that are not approved and Award Academic qualifications in contravention of Section 17(3) of the TVET Act Cap 210A.

2. To engage trainers without valid training licenses as required by Section 23(1) of the TVET Act Cap 210A

The public is hereby notified that KIM does not have the legal mandate to award qualifications. Consequently, any certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications obtained from the institution beyond 2018 are not recognized for purposes of employment, further education, or professional advancement.

Pursuant to Section 36 and 37 of the TVET Act the accreditation earlier issued to KIM and all its campuses in the Republic of Kenya has been revoked and all KIM campus closed with immediate effect.

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

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

Dated: 20th April 2026