Gitwebe Technical Training Institute (GT3)
A public technical and vocational college in Nyamira, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Nyamira
- Established
- 2021
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Gitwebe Technical Training Institute, located in Vihiga County, was established in 2010 as part of Kenya's initiative to expand access to vocational education. The institute was founded to address the skills gap in the region and provide hands-on training aligned with industry needs.
Over the years, it has grown from a small campus to a respected TVET institution serving hundreds of students annually. Its mission is to offer competency-based education and training that equips learners with practical skills for employment and self-reliance.
The institute emphasizes innovation, discipline, and community engagement, aiming to produce graduates who can contribute to local and national development.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 85,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on automotive skills for nyamira 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 Center with modern equipment for practical training
- Dining Hall with modern equipment for practical training
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as electrical professionals across Nyamira County in Ikonge-Chabera Road
- Alumni contributing to electrical industries and enterprises in Nyamira
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 Gitwebe Technical Training Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.