Kitui Teachers Technical College (KTT)
A public technical and vocational college in Kitui, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kitui Teachers Technical College, established in 2015, is a public TVET institution located in Kitui County, Kenya. Its mission is to provide quality teacher education and technical training to meet the region's educational and industrial needs.
The college offers Diploma and Certificate programs in Early Childhood Education, Primary Teacher Education, and a range of technical courses such as Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, and Fashion Design. As part of Kenya's TVET expansion, the college plays a crucial role in producing skilled educators and technicians for local and national development.
In 2026, the college continues to align its curriculum with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and industry demands, ensuring graduates are job-ready.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kitui Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
Kitui Teachers Technical College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Kitui 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.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
5 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Building & Civil Engineering
- Welding & Fabrication
Courses offered
18 programmes- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Craft in Social Work and Community Development
- Craft in Storekeeping
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in Community Development and Social Work
- Diploma in Computer Science
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
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Science Laboratories with modern equipment for practical training
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
- Administration Block with modern equipment for practical training