Kisiwa Technical Training Institute (KTTI)
A public technical training institute in Bungoma, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kisiwa Technical Training Institute is a public TVET institution in Bungoma County, Kenya. Originally established as East Bukusu Youth Club in 1961, the institution transitioned to a technical institute in 2008 and has since grown into a national polytechnic. Located in Kabuchai, approximately 15 km from Bungoma town, the institute serves over 1,500 students from the western region.
The institute offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, and Information Communication Technology. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, and a library.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the county, supporting the region's agricultural and industrial economy.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kisiwa Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
Kisiwa Technical Training Institute conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Bungoma 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
3 regulatory bodiesWhat they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Admission requirements
The institute requires a minimum KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) for diploma programmes, D (Plain) for craft certificates, and open entry for artisan courses. Competitive programmes include Diploma in Automotive Engineering, Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology, and Diploma in Business Management. The institute accepts KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students. Government capitation and HELB loans are available for eligible students.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
5 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Business Studies
- Information Communication Technology
Courses offered
64 programmes- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Baking Technology Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Certificate in Baking Technology
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Food Science and Processing Technology
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Management
- Certificate in Nature Interpretation and Tour Administration
- Certificate in Science Laboratory Technician
Also offered
- Diploma in Food Production
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and automotive training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Science Laboratories for applied sciences and pharmaceutical training
- Fashion Design Studios with garment making and cosmetology equipment
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds