By KPC Reporter
The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) has issued a rejoinder to media reports suggesting that the institution had been deregistered.
KIM termed the claims misleading and urged the public to await official communication.
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In a detailed statement released Monday evening, KIM confirmed it had “noted the circulation of a public notice issued by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) dated 20th April 2026 regarding the revocation of accreditation and closure of KIM campuses,” but stressed that the matter is still under active review.
“We wish to assure our stakeholders—students, alumni, partners, and the general public—that we are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness it deserves,” the statement read, signaling a direct pushback against narratives that portrayed the situation as settled.
The institute disclosed that it is “currently reviewing the contents of the notice and actively engaging the relevant regulatory authorities to address these issues raised and determine the appropriate course of action in line with the law.”
This, KIM said, underscores that no final determination has been reached.
KIM urged restraint and caution, calling on stakeholders “to remain calm and rely on official communication channels for accurate updates.”
Founded in 1954, the institute highlighted its long-standing presence in Kenya’s professional landscape, noting that it has been “in the forefront of advancing management practices and professional development in Kenya for 72 years.”
The statement reaffirmed its commitment to “professionalism, integrity and transparency”—values it said continue to guide its operations.
KIM also pledged to maintain transparency as the situation unfolds: “We are committed to providing timely and transparent information as the situation evolves.”
The response sets the stage for a potential standoff between the decades-old institution and the regulator, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority, which was established in 2013 and oversees accreditation of technical and vocational institutions.
While the Kisii Press Club report had framed the TVETA notice as a decisive deregistration, KIM’s rejoinder makes clear that the institution views the matter as ongoing and subject to legal and administrative review.
The statement was signed by Dr. Muriithi Ndegwa, Executive Director/CEO of KIM, who thanked stakeholders for their patience and continued trust as the institution navigates the regulatory challenge.
Background tension now shifts to regulatory interpretation and due process, with stakeholders awaiting TVETA’s next move and any further clarification from KIM.
