Kibabii Diploma Teachers Training College (KDTTC)
A public diploma teachers training college in Bungoma, Kenya, training secondary school teachers.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kibabii Diploma Teachers Training College is a public teacher training institution located along the Chwele-Kimilili-Kamukuywa road in Bungoma County, Kenya. The college serves over 1,500 students training for the Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (DSTE).
The college offers teaching subjects across sciences, languages, and humanities, including Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Kiswahili, Geography, History, Agriculture, and Business Studies, with professional learning areas and physical education as compulsory components.
Accredited by the Ministry of Education and KNEC, the institution is the primary public diploma teacher training college in the western region, serving Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, and Trans Nzoia counties.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kisiwa Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
Kibabii Diploma TTC leads research in secondary school pedagogical innovation, educational technology integration, continuous assessment frameworks, and teacher leadership development in western Kenya.
Accredited by
3 regulatory bodiesWhat they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Admission requirements
The college requires a minimum KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) for the Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education, with C+ in the two chosen teaching subjects. Competitive subject combinations include Mathematics and Biology, English and Kiswahili, and History and Christian Religious Education. The college accepts KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students. Bridging courses are available for applicants who do not meet direct entry requirements.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
5 listed- Science Education
- Languages Education
- Humanities Education
- Business Education
- Physical Education
Courses offered
14 programmes- Diploma in Education
- Diploma in Education Arts
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Agriculture and Business Studies)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Business Studies and Mathematics)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (English and Geography)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (English and Kiswahili)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Geography and Agriculture)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (History and CRE)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Humanities)
Also offered
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Mathematics and Biology)
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Science Laboratories for biology chemistry and physics
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for trainees
- Lecture Halls with modern audiovisual teaching equipment
- Student Hostels with residential accommodation facilities
- Sports Facilities including football field and athletics track