By Joshua Otieno | April 20, 2026
NAIROBI, KENYA — The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has ordered the immediate closure of all Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) campuses across the country, citing serious regulatory violations and the issuance of unrecognized academic qualifications.
In a directive issued on Monday, TVETA Director General Dr. Kipkirui Langat announced the revocation of KIM’s registration and accreditation, effectively halting all its operations. The authority accused the institution of operating outside its legal mandate by offering unauthorized programs and employing unlicensed trainers.
The regulator further declared that all certificates and diplomas issued by KIM since 2018 are invalid for purposes of further education or public service employment. According to TVETA, the institution failed to meet national training standards, rendering the qualifications non-compliant.
The sweeping decision impacts thousands of students enrolled across KIM’s 19 branches nationwide, including major campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu. Students have been directed to immediately cease attending classes, as the institution is no longer authorized to conduct training or examinations.
“We are cautioning the public and prospective students against enrolling in any program offered by the Kenya Institute of Management,” Dr. Langat stated. “The institution’s failure to comply with the TVET Act has left us with no choice but to shut down their operations to protect the integrity of Kenya’s education system.”
KIM, a long-established professional body founded in 1954, had not issued an official response by the time of publication, leaving uncertainty over the fate of affected students and ongoing programs.
The closure marks one of the most significant regulatory actions in Kenya’s education sector in recent years, raising broader concerns about compliance and oversight within technical and vocational training institutions.
