Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
The Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management is a separately KUCCPS-listed programme (Business & Related cluster) covering the end-to-end supply chain function, from sourcing through to final delivery, with a broader supply chain framing than the Logistics-specific variant.
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 108,650 a year at a private one.The detail
- Who can get in
- A KCSE mean grade of C plain 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 142 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 introduction to procurement and supply chain management, principles of purchasing, stores and inventory management, public and international procurement, and research methods, culminating in an internship and research project. Skills RequiredProcurement and Supply Chain FundamentalsPurchasing PrinciplesStores and Inventory ManagementPublic and International ProcurementResearch MethodsKey SubjectsIntroduction to Procurement and Supply Chain ManagementPrinciples of PurchasingStores and Inventory ManagementPublic and International ProcurementLegal Aspects of ProcurementCertificationsKenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) CPSP-K progression pathwaysSpecializationsPublic ProcurementFocus on government procurement law and compliance. Stores and Inventory ManagementFocus on inventory control and stores administration.
Kenya's public and private sectors both require supply chain professionals compliant with procurement law and skilled in modern supply chain management practices, sustaining strong demand.
Training combines classroom procurement law and supply chain theory with practical modules on retail/merchandise management and business ethics, culminating in an internship and research project.
Graduates work as procurement officers, supply chain analysts, and stores/inventory managers across public and private sector organisations, with progression into KISM's CPSP-K pathway.
The programme suits students who want a comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain qualification spanning procurement law, purchasing, and inventory management.
What you study
6 subjects- Introduction to Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Principles of Purchasing
- Stores and Inventory Management
- Public and International Procurement
- Legal Aspects of Procurement
- Research Methods
Modules
10 in the programmeIntroduction to Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Foundational concepts of procurement and supply chain management for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Principles of Purchasing
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Core purchasing principles and supplier negotiation for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Procurement Principles
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Fundamentals of procurement as applied to procurement and supply chain management principles, practices, and professional competency requirements.
Communication Skills
Year 1Semester 12 creditsCore
Written and oral communication skills for professional workplace communication and effective correspondence.
Information Communication Technology
Year 1Semester 12 creditsCore
Computer applications and digital literacy for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Logistics and Distribution
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Logistics and distribution management as applied to procurement and supply chain management principles, practices, and professional competency requirements.
Stores and Inventory Management
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Managing stock, storage, and inventory control systems for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Public and International Procurement
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Procurement law and practice in public and international contexts for professional practice and competency development in the field.
Research Project and Internship
Year 2Semester 26 creditsCore
Supervised internship culminating in a research project for professional practice and competency development in the field.
International Procurement
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Global sourcing and procurement as applied to procurement and supply chain management principles, practices, and professional competency requirements.
Specialisations
Public Procurement
Focus on government procurement law and compliance, with emphasis on practical application in Kenyan industry contexts and compliance with relevant national standards and regulatory requirements.
Stores and Inventory Management
Focus on inventory control and stores administration, with emphasis on practical application in Kenyan industry contexts and compliance with relevant national standards and regulatory requirements.
Supplier Relationship Management
Focus on supplier evaluation, vendor management, supplier development, and procurement performance monitoring within Kenyan procurement and supply frameworks.
Logistics and Distribution
Focus on logistics management, distribution network design, transport planning, and freight coordination within Kenyan supply chain operations.
A day as a student
Days combine procurement law and supply chain theory with practical modules on purchasing, inventory, and retail management, building toward an internship and final research project.
The trade-offs
| In its favour | Against it |
|---|---|
| Strong grounding in public procurement law, valuable across both public and private sector roles. | Overlapping content with similarly titled diplomas can make it hard for applicants to distinguish between programmes. |
| Consistent demand for compliance-literate supply chain professionals across sectors. | Public procurement roles are subject to government hiring cycles and can be competitive. |
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. KCA 109K, Zetech 61K/yr (kcau.ac.ke, tuko.co.ke)
Students can access HELB loans and county bursaries; government agencies and private 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 recordedHELB TVET/Diploma Loan
LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Needy Kenyan students enrolled in accredited diploma programmes.
County Government Bursaries
BursaryKsh 20,000Kenyan
Bursaries for needy students from their respective counties.
Scholarships you could apply for
3 usable where it is taught- 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
Any diploma or degree from a recognised institution.
When it next starts
Taught at 142 institutionsIncluding Riara University, Marist International University College, Tangaza University.
Including Riara University, Scott Christian University, Ahmed Shahame Mwidani Technical Training Institute.
Including Riara University, Marist International University College, Tangaza University.
How you are assessed
3 componentsContinuous Assessment Tests
Coursework30% of the mark
Tests across procurement law and supply chain units.
Internship and Research Project
Coursework30% of the mark
Supervised internship culminating in a research project.
Final Examinations
Examination40% of the mark
End-of-programme 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 institution.
Where it leads
The roles it opens, and what you leave with.
Where graduates go
4 rolesProcurement Officer
High demandKsh 28,000 to Ksh 46,000
Manages sourcing and procurement compliance for an organisation.
Supply Chain Analyst (Junior)
Moderate demandKsh 30,000 to Ksh 48,000
Analyses supply chain data and performance for a company.
Stores/Inventory Manager (Junior)
Moderate demandKsh 28,000 to Ksh 44,000
Manages stock and inventory systems for an organisation.
Logistics Officer
Moderate demandKsh 40,000 to Ksh 75,000
Coordinates logistics operations, manages distribution networks, and handles freight and transport for supply chain organisations in Kenya.
Graduate outcomes
Graduates work as procurement officers, supply chain analysts, and stores/inventory managers across public and private sector organisations.
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.
Certifications
Industry links
Common misconceptions
This diploma is identical to the Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management.
Both are real, separately KUCCPS-listed programmes with overlapping content but distinct programme codes; this variant places more emphasis on procurement law and public/international procurement.
Public procurement rules don't apply to private sector supply chain roles.
Understanding public procurement regulation is valuable across sectors, since many private firms supply government contracts.