Relief for Kenya Institute of Management Students as Court Rejects Shutdown Bid

The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) will continue operating after the High Court dismissed an objection filed by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) seeking to stop the institution’s activities.

In a notice issued on July 9, 2026, KIM informed students, stakeholders, and the public that the court decision allows the institute to remain operational as the legal matter continues.

The notice followed proceedings in which TVETA challenged the institute’s operations, with the High Court rejecting the authority’s objection against KIM.

“We wish to inform you that the High Court has today dismissed the objection filed by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) against the Institute,” KIM stated in the notice.

The institute said the ruling upholds earlier court orders issued on April 22, 2026, which allowed it to continue its operations pending further directions from the court.

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KIM Confirms Court Orders Remain in Effect

The Institute stated that its continued operations are based on the orders issued by the High Court, which remain applicable as the matter proceeds through the judicial process.

“This ruling affirms that the Kenya Institute of Management remains operational by virtue of the orders issued by the Honourable Court on 22nd April 2026,” the notice read.

The institution added that it will continue operating in line with the court’s directives while awaiting further developments in the case.

The dispute between KIM and TVETA remains before the courts, with the latest ruling addressing the objection raised by the authority.

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Institute Provides Update to Students and Stakeholders

KIM further assured its stakeholders that it remains committed to providing its services while complying with the ongoing legal process.

The institute also thanked students, partners, and other stakeholders for their continued support during the period of uncertainty.

“We wish to assure our stakeholders that we remain committed to serving them and will continue to operate in accordance with the Court’s directives as the matter proceeds through the judicial process,” KIM stated.

Additionally, the institute noted that any further communication regarding the matter will be shared through its official channels.

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KIM updates stakeholders on July 9, 2026, after the court rejects TVETA’s objection. PHOTO/ KIM