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Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management

The Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management is a KUCCPS-listed programme, offered at institutions including Kabarak University, Multimedia University of Kenya, and KCA University, that prepares graduates for careers spanning procurement, warehousing, and transportation of goods.

Students study procurement processes, warehousing and inventory management, transportation and distribution, supply chain components (facilities, inventory, pricing), and the tools used to evaluate supply chain performance. Skills RequiredProcurement ProcessesWarehousing and Inventory ManagementTransportation and DistributionSupply Chain Evaluation ToolsSourcingKey SubjectsProcurement ProcessesWarehousing and Inventory ManagementTransportation and DistributionSupply Chain ComponentsBusiness Law BasicsCertificationsKenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) progression pathwaysSpecializationsProcurementFocus on sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management. Logistics and DistributionFocus on warehousing, transportation, and distribution management.

Every organisation managing goods — from manufacturers to retailers and government agencies — needs staff who understand procurement and logistics in a global business environment, sustaining consistent demand.

Training combines classroom procurement and logistics theory with case studies of supply chain operations, plus a supervised industrial attachment.

Graduates work as procurement officers, logistics coordinators, and warehouse/distribution supervisors, with progression into KISM's professional pathway or a Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Logistics Management.

The programme suits students who want a business-oriented supply chain qualification emphasising procurement and the physical movement/storage of goods.

Duration
2 years
Public, up to
Ksh 67,189
Private, up to
Ksh 103,700
Job market
High

The programme

What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.

Practicalities

Study mode
Full-time
Attachment
3 months
Average class
35 students
Award
Diploma

What you study

6 subjects
  • Procurement Processes
  • Warehousing and Inventory Management
  • Transportation and Distribution
  • Supply Chain Components
  • Business Law Basics
  • Research Methods

Modules

10 in the programme

  • Warehousing and Inventory Management

    Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

    Managing storage, stock levels, and inventory systems for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • Procurement Principles

    Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

    Fundamentals of procurement and purchasing for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • Information Communication Technology

    Year 1Semester 12 creditsCore

    Computer applications and digital literacy for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • Communication Skills

    Year 1Semester 12 creditsCore

    Written and oral communication skills for professional workplace communication and effective correspondence.

  • Procurement Processes

    Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

    Core sourcing and purchasing processes for organisations for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • Logistics Management

    Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

    Logistics operations and management including planning, organising, staffing, and controlling operational activities and resources.

  • Transportation and Distribution

    Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore

    Moving goods efficiently across supply chains, including route planning and for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • Supply Chain Components

    Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore

    Facilities, inventory, transportation, and pricing as supply chain elements for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • Industrial Attachment

    Year 2Semester 26 creditsCore

    Supervised placement in a procurement or logistics department for professional practice and competency development in the field.

  • International Procurement

    Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore

    Global sourcing and international procurement for professional practice and competency development in the field.

Specialisations

  • Procurement

    Focus on sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management, with emphasis on practical application in Kenyan industry contexts and compliance with relevant national standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Logistics and Distribution

    Focus on warehousing, transportation, and distribution management, with emphasis on practical application in Kenyan industry contexts and compliance with relevant national standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Contract Law and Administration

    Focus on procurement contract law, tender management, contract administration, and supplier performance management within Kenyan public procurement regulations.

  • Inventory Control

    Focus on inventory management systems, stock optimisation, demand forecasting, and warehouse operations within Kenyan supply chain and logistics frameworks.

A day as a student

Days combine procurement and logistics theory with case studies evaluating warehouse, transportation, and pricing decisions, building toward a supervised industry attachment.

The trade offs

In its favour

  • Consistent demand as every goods-handling organisation needs procurement and logistics staff.
  • Wide institutional availability across public and private universities.

Against it

  • Substantial content overlap with similarly named diplomas can create confusion when comparing programmes.
  • Entry-level pay is modest before progressing to senior procurement or logistics roles.

What it costs

Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.

What it costs, and where

Against 331 business courses
Public67k to 67k
67k at Public TVET colleges (standardized rate)67k at Public TVET colleges (standardized rate)
Private61k to 104k
61k at Zetech University104k at Kabarak University

Annual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.

The fine print

TVET 67K/yr. Kabarak 104K, Zetech 61K/yr (kabarak.ac.ke, tuko.co.ke)

Students can access HELB loans and county bursaries; manufacturing and retail companies occasionally sponsor students for guaranteed employment.

Funding options

  • HELB TVET/Diploma Loan

    Loan

    Needy Kenyan students enrolled in accredited diploma programmes.

  • County Government Bursaries

    Bursary

    Bursaries for needy students from their respective counties.

Scholarships

2 recorded

  • County Government Bursaries

    BursaryKsh 20,000Kenyan

    Bursaries for needy students from their respective counties.

  • HELB TVET/Diploma Loan

    LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan

    Needy Kenyan students enrolled in accredited diploma programmes.

Getting in

The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.

What you need

KCSE mean grade
C
Alternative entry
A bridging course grade C- in English, Kiswahili, or Mathematics from a recognised institution.

How you are assessed

3 components

  • Continuous Assessment Tests

    Coursework30% of the mark

    Tests across procurement and logistics units.

  • Industrial Attachment Report

    Coursework20% of the mark

    Report on supervised placement in a procurement or logistics department.

  • Final Examinations

    Examination50% of the mark

    End-of-semester written examinations.

Accreditation

KUCCPS-listed diploma (Business & Related cluster); examined by KNEC or the offering university's TVET directorate.

Accredited by

  • Kenya National Qualifications Authority

    Qualification recognitionRequired

    Recognised under Kenya's TVET qualifications framework.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

4 roles

  • Procurement Officer (Junior)

    High demandKsh 28,000 to Ksh 45,000

    Manages sourcing and purchasing for an organisation.

  • Logistics Coordinator

    High demandKsh 28,000 to Ksh 46,000

    Coordinates transportation and distribution of goods.

  • Warehouse/Distribution Supervisor

    Moderate demandKsh 28,000 to Ksh 44,000

    Supervises warehouse operations and inventory management.

  • Supply Chain Officer

    Moderate demandKsh 40,000 to Ksh 80,000

    Manages procurement and logistics operations, coordinates supplier relationships, and ensures compliance with procurement regulations in Kenya.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as procurement officers, logistics coordinators, and warehouse/distribution supervisors.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

  • QuickBooks

    Accounting softwarePrimary

    Accounting and bookkeeping software for business financial management.

  • Microsoft Excel

    ProductivityPrimary

    Financial modelling, data analysis, and reporting.

  • SAP

    Erp software

    Enterprise resource planning for business operations management.

Certifications

Industry links

Common misconceptions

  • This diploma is identical to the Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

    Both are real, separately KUCCPS-listed titles with substantial content overlap but offered under distinct programme codes and sometimes different institutional emphases.

  • Procurement and logistics are the same function.

    Procurement focuses on sourcing and purchasing, while logistics focuses on storage and movement of goods — this diploma covers both.

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