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Technical and Vocational College · Kisii

Keroka Technical Training Institute (KT10)

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

Established
2020
6 years running
Students
1,200
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 65,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

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

About

Keroka Technical Training Institute (KTTI) is a public TVET institution located in Keroka, Kisii County, Kenya. Established in 2012 under the Ministry of Education, the institute was created to address the growing demand for skilled technical labor in the region.

Its mission is to provide quality, affordable technical and vocational education that empowers youth with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. KTTI offers a range of diploma and certificate programs in engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical), information communication technology, business management, and hospitality.

The institute plays a vital role in the local economy by training graduates who support industries in agriculture, manufacturing, and services. With a focus on competency-based education and training (CBET), KTTI aligns its curriculum with Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Big Four Agenda, particularly in manufacturing and affordable

The numbers

Student to staff
1:18
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Kisii National Polytechnic

Research and innovation

Keroka Technical Training Institute conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Kisii County development priorities. The institution hosts annual technical trade exhibitions and participates in regional KATTI research fairs, showcasing student and faculty innovations in renewable energy (solar and biogas installations), metal fabrication, agricultural mechanization, electrical building services, and ICT business solutions. Applied research projects collaborate with local informal sector artisans (Jua Kali), county vocational directorates, and community micro-enterprises to deliver practical engineering prototypes and community-level economic solutions.

Accredited by

2 regulatory bodies

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

40 programmes

Also offered

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • Certificate in Electrical Installation
  • Artisan in Electrical Wireman
  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Certificate in Electronics Engineering
  • Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Certificate in Building Technology
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Certificate in Plumbing
  • 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

Further reading