Hundreds of students in Isebania, Migori County, were left in a state of confusion and uncertainty after the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) shut down two local institutions for failing to meet required standards.
Among the institutions closed was Cambridge Universal College, which was found to be operating without proper accreditation.
Following the closure, students were advised to transfer to institutions compliant with TVETA’s regulations and seek ways to recover their financial losses, including tuition fees already paid. The shutdown left many learners shocked, as they had assumed their schools were legitimate and properly registered.
Speaking during the closure, TVETA officials emphasized the critical need for quality training and adherence to regulatory requirements in vocational education.
Kipkemoi Lang’at Samuel, a TVETA representative, underscored this point, stating:
“The institution is not registered, and its courses are not accredited. As such, we are closing it with immediate effect.”
Lang’at further explained that the closure was part of an ongoing effort to enforce the authority’s standards.
“We are here on behalf of the board to implement the decision to shut down this institution (Cambridge Universal College) until it complies with all necessary requirements,” he added.
Students voiced their frustration and disappointment, lamenting the time and resources they had wasted.
One student shared their distress, saying, “This is a terrible day for us as students. We trusted this institution was accredited, but now we’re left stranded.”
Another student echoed the sentiment, adding, “We never imagined that our school wasn’t registered. Now, we are uncertain about our future.”
This closure follows a similar incident in December 2024, when students at a college in Nakuru accused the institution of exploiting them financially.
The students had enrolled for computer courses, only to discover that the school lacked the necessary equipment, with empty halls replacing the promised computer labs.
Over the years, there has been a surge in the number of tertiary institutions, including colleges and vocational centers, across Kenya.
However, a significant portion of these institutions operates without proper accreditation from TVETA, which is mandated to regulate and coordinate technical education in the country.
TVETA, established under the TVET Act No. 29 of 2013, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that vocational training institutions adhere to quality standards.
The recent crackdown highlights the government’s efforts to safeguard learners and maintain the integrity of Kenya’s technical education system.
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