Kenya Water Institute (KWI)
Kenya's premier water sector training institute in Nairobi, offering water resources and hydrology courses.
- County
- Nairobi
- Established
- 2011
- Students
- 4,000
- Employment rate
- 75%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kenya Water Institute (KEWI), established in 2011, is Kenya's premier water sector training institution. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, KEWI serves over 1,000 students and operates under the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation.
The institute offers diploma and certificate courses in Water Resources Management, Hydrology, and Environmental Management, with training facilities including water quality laboratories and a hydraulics workshop. Programmes address The institution's water security challenges and the Sustainable Development Goal on clean water.
Accredited by TVETA, KEWI is The institution's only specialised water sector training institute, producing technicians who manage the country's water resources and support national water supply infrastructure.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 20,000 to Ksh 60,000
- Student to staff
- 1:15
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kabete National Polytechnic
Research
Specialised training institution offering water resources management, hydrology, environmental management. programs aligned with kenya technical and vocational education standards.
Accredited by
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
- Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB)
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- September
Departments
3 listed- Water Resources Management
- Hydrology
- Environmental Management
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Science Laboratories with modern equipment for practical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates contributing to Kenya's workforce and economic development
- Professionals trained in water resources management and hydrology
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Kenya Water Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.