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Technical and Vocational College

Emurua Dikirr Technical Training Institute (EDT)

A public technical and vocational college in Narok, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.

County
Narok
Established
2018
Students
1,200
Employment rate
65%

The institution

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

About

Emurua Dikirr Technical Training Institute (EDTTI) was established in 2017 by the Government of Kenya to provide quality technical and vocational education and training to the youth of Narok County and its environs. Located in Emurua Dikirr constituency, the institute aims to bridge the skills gap in the region, particularly in agriculture, ICT, and entrepreneurship.

Its mission is to produce competent, innovative, and self-reliant graduates who contribute to Kenya's socio-economic development. EDTTI offers diploma and certificate programmes in fields such as Information Communication Technology, Agriculture, Business Management, Electrical Engineering, and Building Technology.

The institute plays a significant role in equipping local youth with practical skills, thereby reducing unemployment and fostering rural development in Kenya's Rift Valley region.

The numbers

Annual fees
Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 80,000
Student to staff
1:18
Mode of study
Full-time
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Maasai Technical Training Institute

Research

The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on welding & fabrication skills for narok county economy.

Accredited by

  • TVETA
  • Kenya National Qualifications Authority

What they teach

Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Departments

5 listed
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Building & Civil Engineering
  • Welding & Fabrication

Courses offered

17 listed
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
  • Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • Certificate in Electrical Installation
  • Artisan in Electrical Wireman
  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Certificate in Electronics Engineering
  • Diploma in Automotive Engineering
  • Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Diploma in Building Technology
  • Certificate in Building Technology
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Certificate in Plumbing
  • Artisan in Masonry
  • Certificate in Welding and Fabrication

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
  • Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees

Notable alumni

  • Graduates working as building professionals across Narok County in Chebunyo
  • Alumni contributing to building industries and enterprises in Narok

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

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