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Bondo Technical Training Institute (BTTI)

A technical training institute in Siaya, Kenya, offering engineering, business, and ICT training.

Established
1972
54 years running
Students
2,500
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 40,000 to Ksh 80,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

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

About

Bondo Technical Training Institute is a public TVET institution in Siaya County, Kenya. Located in Bondo town on the shores of Lake Victoria, the institute serves over 2,000 students from the Luo Nyanza region and neighbouring counties.

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

Accredited by TVETA and KNQA, the institute serves as a key technical training centre for Kenya's Lake Victoria region, providing essential skills for the fishing, agriculture, and tourism economies of Siaya County.

The numbers

Student to staff
1:20
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Kisumu National Polytechnic

Research and innovation

Bondo Technical Training Institute operates a vibrant Directorate of Research, Development, Innovation and Partnerships (RDI) dedicated to applied engineering, TVET innovation, and regional economic empowerment. The Polytechnic participates actively in the annual Kenya Association of Technical Training Institutions (KATTI) national research conferences and the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) innovation expos. Key research and innovation clusters include mechanical fabrication and automotive diagnostic engineering, electrical power installations and renewable solar solutions, civil building construction technologies, agricultural machinery adaptation, and digital ICT solutions tailored to Siaya County and national industrial demands. Through its industry incubation hub and technical trade workshops, the polytechnic transforms student and faculty prototypes into commercially viable tools for local enterprises and cooperative societies.

Accredited by

2 regulatory bodies

What they teach

Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Departments

3 listed
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Business and ICT
  • Faculty of Applied Sciences

Courses offered

34 programmes

Also offered

  • Certificate in Electrical Installation
  • Diploma in Business Management
  • Diploma in Accounting
  • Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Certificate in Plumbing
  • Certificate in Fashion Design

Campus and beyond

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

On campus

  • Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
  • Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
  • Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
  • Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
  • Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees

Further reading