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.
The short answer
- What it costs
- Up to Ksh 67,189 a year at a public institution, Ksh 134,378 for the whole course. Up to Ksh 103,700 a year at a private one.The detail
- Who can get in
- A KCSE mean grade of C or above. There is another way in without it.The detail
- How long, and when
- Takes 2 years, full-time, with 3 months of attachment. Next intake January 2027, at 12 institutions.The detail
- Where it leads
- 8 careers in the catalogue. The least exposed to AI is Forensic Audit Investigator, at 17 out of 100.The detail
The programme
What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.
Overview
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.
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 programmeWarehousing 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 | Against it |
|---|---|
| Consistent demand as every goods-handling organisation needs procurement and logistics staff. | Substantial content overlap with similarly named diplomas can create confusion when comparing programmes. |
| Wide institutional availability across public and private universities. | 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 coursesAnnual 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 recordedCounty 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.
Scholarships you could apply for
6 usable where it is taught- Equity Group Foundation Wings to Fly
Closes 28 February 2027FullEquity Bank
Full secondary + university
- Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship
Closes 31 March 2027FullAga Khan Foundation
Full university study
- Family Bank Foundation Education Support
Closes 30 June 2027PartialFamily Bank
KES 80,000 per year
- HELB Undergraduate Scholarship
Closes 31 July 2027PartialHigher Education Loans Board
KES 40,000 to 60,000 per year
- County Government Scholarships
Varies by countyPartialCounty Governments
KES 50,000 to 200,000 per year
- Moringa School Craftbyte Scholarship
QuarterlyFullMoringa School
Full software development course
Getting in
The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.
What you need
A bridging course grade C- in English, Kiswahili, or Mathematics from a recognised institution.
When it next starts
Taught at 12 institutionsIncluding KCA University, Laikipia University, Kenya Highlands Evangelical University.
Including KCA University, Laikipia University, Kenya Highlands Evangelical University.
Including KCA University, Laikipia University, Kenya Highlands Evangelical University.
How you are assessed
3 componentsContinuous 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
Kenya National Qualifications Authority
Qualification recognitionRequired
Recognised under Kenya's TVET qualifications framework.
KUCCPS-listed diploma (Business & Related cluster); examined by KNEC or the offering university's TVET directorate.
Where it leads
The roles it opens, and what you leave with.
Where graduates go
4 rolesProcurement 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- Forensic Audit InvestigatorBusiness17Low exposure
- Franchise Operations ManagerBusiness18Low exposure
- Infrastructure Finance SpecialistBusiness18Low exposure
- Intermodal Reefer TechnicianBusiness18Low exposure
- Climate Risk UnderwriterBusiness19Low exposure
- Coldchain Logistics ManagerBusiness19Low exposure
- Municipal Finance SpecialistBusiness19Low exposure
- Islamic Banking SpecialistBusiness20Low exposure
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.