Katine Technical Training Institute (KT3)
A public technical and vocational college in Machakos, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Machakos
- Established
- 2019
- Students
- 750
- Employment rate
- 72%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Katine Technical Training Institute, located in Siaya County, was established in 2012 to provide accessible technical and vocational education to the local community and beyond. The institute's mission is to equip learners with practical skills and knowledge for self-reliance and employment in line with Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum.
It offers diploma and certificate programmes in engineering, ICT, business studies, agriculture, and applied sciences, among others. The institution plays a vital role in reducing youth unemployment in the Lake Region economic bloc by producing competent graduates.
In 2026, The institution TTI continues to expand its infrastructure and partnerships to meet evolving industry demands.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 50,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Machakos Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on electrical & electronics skills for machakos 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
- Agriculture Demonstration Farm with modern equipment for practical training
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as building professionals across Machakos County in Tala
- Alumni contributing to building industries and enterprises in Machakos
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 Katine Technical Training Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.