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Cambridge Among Institutions Closed Down by TVETA

Cambridge Universal College has been officially closed by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) effective January 20, 2025. 

In a statement, TVETA indicated that the institution, located in Isebania, Migori County, failed to meet accreditation standards.

The shutdown took effect following the institution’s inability to comply with the requirements outlined under Section 17 of the TVET Act CAP 210A.

Moreover, the officers visited the institution on November 29, 2024, after carrying out an inspection and gave the directors 21 days to comply with the requirements of the TVET Act CAP 210A.

Cambridge Universal College in Migori County.
Cambridge Universal College in Migori County. PHOTO/TVETA

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Accusations Against Cambridge Universal College

The institution was found to offer training in unlicensed programs and internal courses. 

Consequently, the TVETA Board directed the institution to be closed after the Directors failed to comply.

While addressing students and trainers at the institution, the directors assured them that the college would be reinstated once they met the legal requirements.


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Another TVET Institution Closed

The closure of Cambridge Universal College was quickly followed by the shutdown of Yolifa Institute of Business Studies in Rongo town, also in Migori County, on January 21.

Similarly, the institution was found to have failed the registration and accreditation criteria necessary to continue operations.

TVETA has urged parents and guardians to verify the accreditation status of colleges before enrolling students.

TVETA visited the institution in May 2024 for an inspection and found that it was operating without registration and other legal requirements as provided in the TVET Act.

Therefore, the Director was served with notice to comply failure to which the institution will be closed.

“When the officers visited the institution again in November last, they found it still operating and submitted their report to the TVET Board. The Board subsequently ordered the institution to be closed.”

“However, when the officers visited the institution accompanied. by security officers, they found it deserted. That notwithstanding, the team put closure notices around the institution and also served the owner on email,” noted TVETA.

A full list of recognized institutions is available on the TVETA website, and inquiries can also be made through the authority’s official email or phone numbers.

“The Authority continues to urge parents and guardians to verify the registration status of any college before enrolling students by visiting the TVETA website (https://www.tveta.go.ke/accredited-tvet-institutions/). “

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TVETA officials at OLIFA Institute of Business Studies in Rongo Town .
TVETA officials at OLIFA Institute of Business Studies in Rongo Town . PHOTO/TVETA

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Joy Kwama

Mercy Joy Kwama is a News Reporter at The Kenya Times who is dedicated to the art of storytelling and truth-telling and changing narratives. She has covered diverse topics including politics, social justice, environmental issues, climate change, and entertainment. Mercy is particularly driven to amplify the voices of African communities and challenge the prevailing status quo. She is a graduate of Riara University with a degree in Communications and Multimedia Journalism and is well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of news reporting. In her spare time, Mercy likes to pick up new skills including crocheting, gardening, dance, reading, and music. She can be reached at joy.kwama@thekenyatimes.com

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