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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