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 regulator revealed that the institution has been offering and awarding academic and professional certificates without the necessary legal approvals.

While KIM was previously accredited to offer specific programs certified by TVET-CDACC, the authority established that the institute had overstepped its mandate.

According to the TVETA Director General, the institution was found to be in breach of several statutory requirements under the TVET Act Cap 210A. Specifically, KIM was cited for offering unapproved programs and awarding academic qualifications in contravention of Section 17(3) of the Act.

Furthermore, the institute was found to be employing trainers who do not possess valid training licenses, a violation of Section 23(1).

? PUBLIC NOTICE ?

TTVETAhas revoked the accreditation of the Kenya Institute of Management and closed all its campuses in Kenya.

Members of the public are advised to exercise caution and avoid engaging with the institution for training or certification. pic.twitter.com/KSjY9coWjP

— TVET Authority Kenya (@TVETAKenya) April 20, 2026

The authority issued a stern warning to the public regarding the validity of certificates issued by the institution.

“The public is hereby notified that KIM does not have the legal mandate to award qualifications,” the statement read. “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.”

Established in 1954, the Kenya Institute of Management has long been regarded as a premier membership-based professional body in East Africa. It was founded to promote excellence and integrity in management practices through training, consultancy, and research.

Over the decades, it expanded significantly, establishing a wide network of branches and becoming well-known for its diploma programs and the annual Company of the Year Awards (COYA).

However, this directive effectively halts all operations at KIM campuses.

TVETA urged prospective students to verify the accreditation status of any institution before enrollment to avoid future academic frustration.

The authority maintains that the move is part of a broader commitment to safeguarding the integrity and quality of technical training within the Republic of Kenya.