The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) has assured that it is reviewing the contents of a notice from the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) regarding the closure of its campuses.
In a statement on April 20, KIM said it has also begun engaging with relevant regulatory authorities to address the issues raised and determine the appropriate legal course of action.
“KIM is currently reviewing the contents of the notice and actively engaging the relevant regulatory authorities to address the issues raised and determine the appropriate course of action in line with the law,” read part of the statement.
The institution urged students, alumni, partners, and the public to remain calm and rely on official communication channels for accurate updates as the matter unfolds.
The statement comes after TVETA revoked the institution’s accreditation and ordered the immediate closure of all its campuses across Kenya.
Kenyans React After KIM’s Closure
Students and alumni took to social media to express their frustrations, calling on the institution to act promptly.
Others suggested that the closure may be politically instigated, while some voiced fears over the revocation.
Diana Mutua, a former student at the KIM Nairobi branch at Emperor Plaza, identified herself as a proud alumna from the 2015 cohort.
“Proud alumni of KIM Nairobi branch Emperor Plaza 2015,” she noted.
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Ahmedcabdi Shehe, who completed his diploma in 2016, expressed disappointment but reaffirmed his attachment to the institution.
“A disappointed alumnus, I completed my diploma in the year 2016, feeling proud. I still believe in my institute, let’s fight for this, please,” he said.
Kenyans also questioned the decision to target the entire institution, arguing that only specific unapproved courses should have been flagged instead.
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Why TVETA Ordered Closure
According to the notice, TVETA found that the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) had been offering and awarding academic and professional qualifications without proper accreditation.
The authority stated that the institution was originally permitted to offer only programs assessed and certified by TVET-CDACC but had allegedly expanded its operations beyond the approved scope.
TVETA further cited two key breaches of the law. It said KIM had been offering unapproved programs and awarding academic qualifications in violation of Section 17(3) of the TVET Act.
The regulator also found that the institution had engaged trainers who did not hold valid training licenses, as required under Section 23(1) of the same Act.
TVETA said the breaches compromised the integrity of the national training framework and undermined quality assurance standards designed to protect both learners and employers.
