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Technical Training Institute

Ahmed Shahame Mwidani Technical Training Institute (ASMTTI)

A public technical training institute in Mombasa, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.

County
Mombasa
Established
2016
Students
1,500

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Ahmed Shahame Mwidani Technical Training Institute is a public TVET institution in Mombasa County, Kenya. Named after a local education advocate, the institute was registered in 2016 and opened its doors to trainees in September 2017. It serves over 1,500 students from the coastal region, providing technical skills training in an underserved area.

The institute offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, and Information Communication Technology. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, and a library.

Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution is a key technical training centre for the coastal region, serving as the primary centre for technical and vocational education for the communities around Changamwe and the wider Mombasa area.

The numbers

Annual fees
Ksh 67,189 to Ksh 72,076
Student to staff
1:20
Mode of study
Full-time and Part-time
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Research

The institute focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on practical engineering and business skills for the coastal economy.

Accredited by

  • Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
  • Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
  • Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (CDACC)

What they teach

Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.

Admission requirements

The institute requires a minimum KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) for diploma programmes, D (Plain) for craft certificates, and open entry for artisan and trade test courses. Competitive programmes include Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Diploma in ICT, and Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering. The institute accepts KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students. Government capitation and HELB loans are available for eligible students.

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Departments

5 listed
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Building and Civil Engineering
  • Business Studies
  • Information Communication Technology

Campus and beyond

Where you would be, and who they are connected to.

On campus

  • Engineering Workshops for mechanical and automotive training
  • Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
  • Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
  • Electrical Workshops for power option engineering practicals
  • Automotive Workshops for motor vehicle mechanics training
  • Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds

Notable alumni

  • Graduates working as technicians across the coastal region
  • Alumni in automotive and electrical engineering firms in Mombasa

Further reading

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