The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has called for a review of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority’s (TVETA) decision to revoke accreditation of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM).
In a statement on April 20, 2026, COFEK responded to TVETA’s notice, saying it did not provide clear measures to protect students currently enrolled at the institution.
“While we do not condone any institution operating outside the law, we are alarmed that TVETA’s notice makes zero provision for the protection of thousands of currently enrolled students who bear no responsibility for KIM’s institutional failures,” the statement read.
According to the group, thousands of learners would be affected by the closure, recognising them as Kenyan consumers of education services.
It further said that the abrupt move leaves students in the lurch, despite having paid tuition fees and progressed through their programmes in good faith.
The federation added that many of the students are mid-programme, with examinations and academic requirements still pending at the time of the closure directive.
The move further affects learners’ legitimate expectations of completing their studies and obtaining qualifications after fulfilling course requirements.
COFEK has therefore urged TVETA to urgently review the implementation of the closure decision to ensure that student interests are protected.
