The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has closed two private institutions in Yatta Sub-County for failing to meet the required regulatory standards.
In a statement dated April 29, 2026, TVETA stated that inspectors first visited Digitex Technical Driving College in Kithimani, where they issued a 21-day closure notice after the institution failed to implement recommendations from a previous quality audit.
The authority added that the audit had found the institution significantly non-compliant, with a score of only 16%, and that it had earlier been given three months to address the identified gaps. Still, no corrective action had been undertaken by the time of the follow-up inspection.
Although the institution holds a valid training license from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) for driving instruction, TVETA directed it to cease all TVET training activities unless it complies within the 21-day grace period.
TVETA further stated that failure to comply would require the institution to rebrand by removing the term “Technical” from its name and restricting its operations strictly to the NTSA-approved driving instruction mandate.
“the institution was directed to rebrand by removing “Technical” from its name and to operate strictly within its approved mandate set by NTSA licensing. It was further advised to clearly separate any future TVET operations from its driving school in case they comply with TVETA standards,” read part of th statement.
TVETA Issues Closure Notice to Driving College
The authority noted that in a separate inspection, they also visited Dennis Motor Vehicle Training and Driving School in Matuu, which had already ceased operations following earlier non-compliance findings.
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In addition, TVETA noted that the institution had previously failed a 2025 quality audit and was given 3 months to implement the recommended improvements.
However, during the visit, inspectors found the facility in poor condition, with no evidence of ongoing training.
As a result, the authority issued a mandatory 21-day closure notice requiring a full shutdown, the removal of signage, and the vacating of the premises to prevent misleading members of the public.
“A mandatory 21-day closure notice was issued, requiring a complete shutdown, removal of signage, and of the premises to prevent misleading the public,” read part of the statement.
TVETA Urges Local Authorities to Assist in Upholding the Quality Standards
Meanwhile, in efforts to strengthen enforcement, the TVETA inspection team engaged Edward Lelgo, Deputy County Commissioner for Yatta Sub-County, to seek support in ensuring strict compliance with closure directives.
The authority reiterated its commitment to protecting learners, enforcing training standards, and eliminating illegal or non-compliant training providers across the country.
TVETA further urged the public to remain vigilant and verify the registration status of any institution before enrolling.
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This closure notice comes days after the authority, in partnership with the Limuru Sub-County security team, announced the closure of the Initiative for Skills Empowerment college in Tigoni.
TVETA said the institution was found operating without registration, in violation of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act (CAP 210A), prompting the authorities to order its immediate closure.
Limuru Deputy County Commissioner Harrison Mutevwa ordered the college to vacate the public land immediately and warned local officials against abetting illegal learning institutions.
He also urged affected parents to seek refunds from the Community-Based Organization (CBO) that manages the facility.
