Kisiwa Technical Training Institute (KTTI)
A public technical training institute in Bungoma, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Bungoma
- Established
- 1961
- Students
- 1,500
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
- Annual fees
- Ksh 67,189
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kisiwa Technical Training Institute
Research
The institute focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on practical engineering and agricultural skills for the western economy.
Accredited by
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
- Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
- Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (CDACC)
What 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
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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as technicians across the western region
- Alumni in engineering and pharmaceutical enterprises in Bungoma and beyond
Further reading
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