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Technical and Vocational College

Kitui Teachers Technical College (KTT)

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

County
Kitui
Established
2020
Students
1,200
Employment rate
87%

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

Annual fees
Ksh 45,000 to Ksh 80,000
Student to staff
1:18
Mode of study
Full-time
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Kitui Technical Training Institute

Research

The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on mechanical skills for kitui county economy.

Accredited by

  • TVETA
  • Kenya National Qualifications Authority
  • Teachers Service Commission

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

17 listed
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
  • Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • Certificate in Electrical Installation
  • Artisan in Electrical Wireman
  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Certificate in Electronics Engineering
  • Diploma in Automotive Engineering
  • Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Diploma in Building Technology
  • Certificate in Building Technology
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Certificate in Plumbing
  • Artisan in Masonry
  • 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

Notable alumni

  • Graduates working as welding professionals across Kitui County
  • Alumni contributing to welding industries and enterprises in Kitui

International partnerships

4 institutions
  • TVETA (Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority)
  • KNEC (Kenya National Examinations Council)
  • CDACC (Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council)
  • Ministry of Education

Further reading

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