Bushiangala Technical Training Institute (BTTI)
A public technical and vocational college in Kakamega, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kakamega
- Established
- 2011
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Bushiangala Technical Training Institute, located in Vihiga County, was established in 2015 to address the growing demand for skilled technical and vocational professionals in Western Kenya. The institute is committed to providing quality, competency-based education and training that aligns with Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
With a focus on practical skills and innovation, The institution TTI offers a diverse range of programmes including ICT, business studies, electrical engineering, and hospitality management. As a key player in Kenya's TVET sector, the institution contributes significantly to reducing youth unemployment and fostering entrepreneurship in the region.
Its holistic approach includes character development and community engagement, preparing graduates to thrive in the modern workforce.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 70,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Sigalagala National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on hospitality & tourism management skills for kakamega county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
4 listed- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Food & Beverage Production
- Travel & Tour Operations
- Business Studies
Courses offered
16 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in ICT
- Diploma in ICT
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Diploma in Plumbing
- Certificate in Building and Construction
- Diploma in Building and Construction
- Certificate in Fashion Design
- Diploma in Fashion Design
- Certificate in Catering and Accommodation
- Diploma in Catering and Accommodation
- Certificate in Agriculture
- Diploma in Agriculture
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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as business professionals across Kakamega County in Bushiangala
- Alumni contributing to business industries and enterprises in Kakamega
International partnerships
4 institutions- TVETA (Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority)
- KNEC (Kenya National Examinations Council)
- CDACC (Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council)
- Ministry of Education
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Bushiangala Technical Training Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.