Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) has announced the full restoration of its operations after the High Court halted the implementation of a revocation notice issued by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority.
In a statement released on April 22, Executive Director and CEO Muriithi Ndegwa said the court decision temporarily suspended enforcement of the directive issued by TVETA on April 20, 2026.
The institution confirmed that all academic activities have resumed across its campuses, with corporate training programmes, membership services, administrative operations, and the Company of the Year Awards continuing without disruption.
KIM said it would continue engaging regulators to seek a long-term resolution to the dispute while reaffirming its commitment to maintaining education standards and professional training, pointing to its 72-year history in the sector.
The institution also thanked students, partners, and stakeholders for their patience and support during the standoff, adding that it remains committed to cooperating fully with regulatory authorities as the matter progresses.
The dispute emerged after TVETA accused KIM of offering academic and professional qualifications without the required accreditation.
According to the regulator, KIM had initially been authorised to run programmes assessed and certified by TVET-CDACC but allegedly expanded beyond the scope of approval.
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TVETA cited breaches of Section 17(3) of the TVET Act, claiming the institution introduced unapproved courses and awarded qualifications outside its legal mandate.
The authority also raised concerns under Section 23(1), alleging that some trainers engaged by KIM did not possess valid teaching licences.
Regulators argued that the alleged violations undermined quality assurance standards and threatened the integrity of Kenya’s national technical training framework.
Following the directive, TVETA ordered the closure of KIM campuses nationwide and revoked its accreditation, a move that affected around 10,000 current students and more than 100,000 alumni.
In response, KIM maintained that it was reviewing the allegations while engaging regulators to resolve the issues, urging students and stakeholders to remain calm as discussions continue.