Achievers College-Embu

What Achievers College-Embu does

Achievers College of Professionals Ltd is a privately-held Kenyan vocational and professional education institution founded in Embu Town on March 1, 2005 as a sole proprietorship and incorporated under the Companies Act Cap 486 on February 10, 2010. The college serves approximately 400 students through ten academic schools covering Management, Accountancy, ICT, Journalism and Media Studies, Electrical Engineering, Secretarial Studies, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, Fashion and Design, Hospitality Management, and Social Sciences, plus a portfolio of short courses in technical, creative, and digital skills. Programs are certified through multiple Kenyan examination bodies including KNEC, KASNEB, ICM, NITA, and NASCOP, and articulation pathways run through partnerships with Management University of Africa (MOU signed November 20, 2023) and St. Paul's University, enabling diploma to doctorate progression.

The college operates from a single campus at Subira House, 4th Floor in Embu Town, serving the Mt Kenya region. Three enrollment modes are offered: full-time, part-time evening and weekend, and online school via the college's website. Revenue is generated almost exclusively from tuition and course fees across certificate, diploma, and degree programs, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The institution is led by Director Bishop Dr. John Mukundi, employs 13 people, and pursues a direct-to-consumer go-to-market with online application and on-campus registration. No external funding, parent company, or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

Achievers College-Embu

Legal name

Achievers College of Professionals Ltd

Website

https://achieverscollege.ac.ke

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Achievers College-Embu is a private Kenyan vocational and professional college in Embu Town serving approximately 400 students across ten academic schools and short courses, with articulation pathways to partner universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional and Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHALAE

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

SECONDARYEDANAIAE

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

SECONDARYEDAHALAD

Online Graduate Schools (Master’s & Doctoral Programs)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

Keywords

• Professional education services
• Vocational training programs
• Diploma certification courses
• Higher education pathways
• Technical skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Embu Town

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for various professional courses including certificate, diploma, and degree programs. The college offers courses across multiple examination bodies including KNEC, KASNEB, ICM, NITA, and St. Paul's University.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Achievers College of Professionals is a private educational institution that delivers professional, vocational, and diploma programs across ten academic schools including Management, Accountancy, ICT, Journalism, Electrical Engineering, Secretarial, Hairdressing, Fashion and Design, Hospitality Management, and Social Sciences. It also offers short technical and creative courses and provides degree pathway programs through partnerships with Management University of Africa and St. Paul's University, with delivery via full-time, part-time evening/weekend, and online modes.

Product overview

Achievers College of Professionals is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational, diploma, and professional programs across ten academic schools: School of Management, School of Accountancy, School of Computer Science/ICT, School of Journalism and Media Studies, School of Electrical Engineering, School of Secretarial, School of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, School of Fashion and Design, School of Hospitality Management, and School of Social Sciences. The institution also provides short courses in technical, creative, and professional skills. Through university partnerships with Management University of Africa and St. Paul's University, students can access pathway programs from undergraduate to doctorate level. Programs are delivered through flexible learning modes including full-time, part-time evening, weekend classes, and online/distance learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School of Management Courses Management courses including Business Management, Human Resource Management, Public Relations, Project Management, Sales and Marketing, Banking and Finance, and Supply Chain Management, designed to develop corporate and leadership skills for students seeking management careers.
• School of Accountancy Courses Professional accounting courses including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accounting Technicians Diploma, and Certified Investment and Financial Analysts programs administered through KASNEB.
• School of Computer Science/ICT Courses Technology programs including Computer Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Computer Studies, CISCO networking, ICDL certification, Diploma in IT, and Business Information Technology.
• School of Journalism and Media Studies Media and communication courses including Journalism and Mass Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, and Communication programs.
• School of Electrical Engineering Courses Electrical engineering courses covering design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems, devices, and networks for power generation, communication, and automation sectors.
• School of Secretarial Courses Secretarial programs including Secretarial Studies and Certified Public Secretaries, preparing students for organisational administrative roles.
• School of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Beauty and hairdressing programs including Beauty Therapy and Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy for careers in salons, spas, and the fashion industry.
• School of Fashion and Design Courses Fashion and design courses covering design principles, garment construction, and trend analysis for the fashion industry.
• School of Hospitality Management Courses Hospitality programs including Food and Beverage Production Service, Catering and Accommodation Management, and Hotel and Catering for careers in restaurants, hotels, and event management.
• School of Social Sciences Courses Social sciences programs including Community Development, Criminology, and HIV Testing Services for careers in social work and community health.
• Short Courses Vocational and professional short courses including Networking Essentials, Graphic Design, Web Design, Computer Programming, Computerised Accounting, Repair and Maintenance, Computer Packages, Video Shooting, Photography, SPSS, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Meal Preparation, Pastry and Bakery, Customer Service, Confectionary, QuickBooks, SAGE, Adobe Photoshop, Video Editing, Piano, Film Production, Cybersecurity, Monitoring and Evaluation, Front Office, Customer Care, Language-English, and JAVA.
• Management University of Africa Partnership Programs Collaborative program enabling students to pursue undergraduate programs (B.Ed. Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies, Bachelor of Management and Leadership, Bachelor of Commerce), graduate programs (Master of Management and Leadership, Master of Arts in Development Studies, MBA), and doctorate programs (PhD in Business Administration, PhD in Management and Leadership) via the MOU signed November 2023.
• St. Paul's University Partnership Programs Collaboration providing access to diploma programs including Business Management, Public Relations, Human Resource Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Banking and Finance through St. Paul's University.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Management University of AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2023MOU signed on November 20, 2023, led by Director Dr. John Mukundi and Vice Chancellor Prof. Washington Okeyo. Collaboration aims to enhance education, foster innovation, and provide more opportunities for students and faculty. Joint commitment to equipping students with skills for success through research, entrepreneurship, and leadership development.
• St. Paul's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to enhance education, foster innovation, and provide more opportunities for students and faculty. Joint commitment to equipping students with skills needed for the modern world through research, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. Offers diploma programs including Business Management, Public Relations, HRM, Logistics, and Banking and Finance.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Regional players

• Mount Kenya College of Professional Studies (comparable regional colleges): Smaller regional Kenyan professional colleges offering KASNEB and KNEC diploma programs in the Mt Kenya region; direct competition for the same catchment at similar price points.
• Kenya Methodist University (KeMU): Private Kenyan university with strong presence in the Mt Kenya/Eastern region offering business, ICT, and hospitality programs; competes with Achievers for the same Embu-area professional students.

Direct peers

• Kenya Institute of Management (KIM): National professional institute offering management, accountancy, and leadership programs through classroom and online delivery; comparable to Achievers' management and accountancy schools but with a national footprint.
• Zetech University: Private Kenyan university and college operator offering diploma, certificate, and degree programs with strong ICT and business emphasis; closest like-for-like competitor on multi-school professional college model.
• NIBS College (Nakuru International Business & Sports College): Kenyan private professional college running multiple schools across accountancy, ICT, hospitality, journalism, and management — essentially the same multi-school diploma model as Achievers in a different regional catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Strathmore University: Leading private Kenyan university with professional programs (accountancy via KASNEB, ICT, hospitality) and university pathway capabilities; operates at a higher price tier but competes for the same professional-cohort aspirants.
• Technical University of Kenya (TVET-adjacent): Public Kenyan technical university offering certificate, diploma, and degree programs in technical and business fields; competes for the same professional-track students but with stronger accreditation and lower tuition.
• KCA University: Private Kenyan university known for business, ICT, and professional certification programs; direct overlap with Achievers' accountancy and management schools and a likely competitor for the same professional-track student.
• Mt. Kenya University: Large private Kenyan university with broad professional and vocational programs across multiple campuses; competes for the same Mt Kenya and national student pool but at significantly larger scale and broader degree scope.

Emerging players

• Open University of Kenya / distance learning providers: Distance-learning-focused Kenyan institutions offering online professional and degree programs; not a direct face-to-face competitor but a structural threat to Achievers' online school mode.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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