Kenya Institute of Development Studies (KIDS) has been listed in Nairobi as a provider of training in development, business, social work and professional subjects. Its original 2016 directory entry gave many certificate and diploma course titles, fixed intakes and an admissions form. This updated guide distinguishes confirmed institutional licensing from programmes or admissions details that have not been recently verified.
Is Kenya Institute of Development Studies registered?
Yes. The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) public register lists Kenya Institute of Development Studies – Nairobi as a private technical and vocational college, registered under TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0015/2017, with licence expiry October 8, 2028. It also lists a separate Kenya Institute of Development Studies – Nakuru, under TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0097/2017, with the same listed expiry date.
This verifies the registered institutional names and status shown in the regulator’s directory. It does not, by itself, confirm a particular programme, current course intake, fee, classroom location, professional licence or the continued accuracy of the institute’s historical website.
Courses historically advertised
The 2016 listing described a wide range of training programmes. These are listed as historical examples, not confirmed courses open in October 2026:
Certificates
- Business Management, Economics and Office Administration
- Community Development, Social Work and NGO Management
- Information Technology, Computer Applications and Hardware Maintenance
- Counselling, Psychology and Child Psychology
- Hospitality, Tourism, Sales and Marketing
- Disaster Management and Gender and Development Studies
Diplomas and advanced diplomas
- Human Resource Management and Business Administration
- Project Management, Monitoring and Community Development
- Nutrition, Community Health and Health Information Management
- Counselling Psychology, Social Work and Welfare
- Supply Chain, Logistics and Information Technology Management
- Advanced diplomas in Management, Marketing, Public Relations and Tourism
Students considering health-related or counselling qualifications should verify the specific programme, award and any required professional approval before enrolling. A historical course title cannot establish current authorisation.
How to check applications and fees safely
- Use the TVETA register to confirm the exact registered institution and intended campus.
- Ask the institution for a current signed prospectus, full course title, assessment body and intake notice.
- Verify the current location, academic entry requirements, duration and course accreditation.
- Request a current fee breakdown and written payment instructions from a verified institutional contact.
- Do not transfer funds or send identity documents to historical contacts or payment accounts copied from this 2016 article.
- Keep your enrolment agreement, receipt and official admissions correspondence.
Historical contacts and location
The original listing placed the Nairobi campus at Tumaini House, Moi Avenue, and supplied the domain kidstudies.ac.ke, a PDF admissions form and phone numbers from 2016. Those details could not be confirmed as up to date during this review and should be treated as historical, not as a safe current application route.
Editorial review — October 27, 2026. TVETA registrations checked for Nairobi and Nakuru. Current course offerings, fees and intake dates remain unverified. Existing WordPress URL, author, date and archived photograph preserved.
Official sources and further information
- TVETA current register — Nairobi and Nakuru entries
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority — qualification verification
