The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has warned students against enrolling in institutions that issue certificates without legal authority, warning that such qualifications are not recognized in Kenya.
In a notice published on March 10, TVETA said only recognized Qualification Awarding Bodies (QABs) established through an Act of Parliament or subsidiary legislation are legally allowed to assess trainees and award nationally recognized certificates.
“The Authority’s attention has been drawn to an increased number of training institutions without legal mandate to award certificates duping the public by awarding internal certificates,” read part of the notice.
“The public is hereby notified that recognized certificates in Kenya SHALL only be awarded by Recognized Qualification Awarding Bodies (QABs) that have legal mandate conferred through an Act of Parliament and/or subsidiary legislation, including Legal Notices or Legal Orders.”
The authority noted that some training institutions are misleading the public by offering internal certificates without the legal mandate to issue recognized qualifications.
TVETA Warns Students Over Certificates From Unaccredited Institutions
According to TVETA, any certificates issued by institutions that are not accredited, registered, and licensed under the law cannot be recognized for employment, further education, licensing, or other official purposes in the country.
The regulator further clarified that since the enactment of the TVET Act in 2013, no private TVET institution in Kenya has been accredited as a Qualification Awarding Body with the legal mandate to assess and award recognized certificates.
The authority urged students, parents, guardians, and employers to exercise caution and verify the legal status of training institutions before enrolling or paying fees for assessment and certification.
The regulator warned that any institution found misrepresenting its legal status or issuing certificates without authority will face regulatory and legal action in accordance with the law.
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List of Authorized TVETs
Some of the accredited institutions include:
| Institution Name | Location (County) |
|---|---|
| The Kitale National Polytechnic | Trans Nzoia |
| The Kabete National Polytechnic | Nairobi |
| The Tseikuru National Polytechnic | Kitui |
| Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic | Vihiga |
| The Sigalagala National Polytechnic | Kakamega |
| North Eastern National Polytechnic | Garissa |
| The Jeremiah Nyaga National Polytechnic | Embu |
| Michuki National Polytechnic | Murang’a |
| The Nyeri National Polytechnic | Nyeri |
| The Bungoma National Polytechnic | Bungoma |
Also Read: List Of Kenyan Public Universities Offering TVET Courses
Others include:
| Institution Name | Location (County) |
|---|---|
| Nairobi National Polytechnic | Nairobi |
| The Kisumu National Polytechnic | Kisumu |
| The Taita Taveta National Polytechnic | Taita Taveta |
| Ol’Lessos National Polytechnic | Nandi |
| The Eldoret National Polytechnic | Uasin Gishu |
| The Kiambu National Polytechnic | Kiambu |
| Mitunguu National Polytechnic | Meru |
| Kenya School of TVET | Nairobi |
| The Nyamira National Polytechnic | Nyamira |
| The Kisiwa National Polytechnic | Bungoma |
For full list, students can find it here.
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