Ahmed Shahame Mwidani Technical Training Institute (ASMTTI)
A public technical training institute in Mombasa, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
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
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Ahmed Shahame Mwidani Technical Training Institute conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Mombasa County development priorities. The institution hosts annual technical trade exhibitions and participates in regional KATTI research fairs, showcasing student and faculty innovations in renewable energy (solar and biogas installations), metal fabrication, agricultural mechanization, electrical building services, and ICT business solutions. Applied research projects collaborate with local informal sector artisans (Jua Kali), county vocational directorates, and community micro-enterprises to deliver practical engineering prototypes and community-level economic solutions.
Accredited by
3 regulatory bodiesWhat 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
Courses offered
45 programmes- Artisan in Automotive Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in Supply Chain Management
- Baking Technology Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Certificate in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts
- Certificate in Food Science and Processing Technology
Also offered
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power)
- Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power Option)
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