Konoin Technical Training Institute (KT21)
A public technical and vocational college in Bomet, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Bomet
- Established
- 2022
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Konoin Technical Training Institute (KTTI) was established in 2012 to address the growing demand for skilled labour in the Rift Valley region. Located in Bomet County, the institute was founded with support from the Kenyan government and local community, aiming to provide accessible technical and vocational education.
Its mission is to produce competent, innovative, and ethical graduates who can contribute to Kenya's industrialisation and sustainable development. KTTI offers a range of programmes including Certificate and Diploma courses in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical), Information Communication Technology, Business Management, and Hospitality.
The institute also runs short courses in emerging fields such as renewable energy and agribusiness. As part of Kenya's TVET transformation agenda, KTTI plays a vital role in equipping youth with practical skills for self-employment and formal employment, thereby reducing
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 70,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Bomet Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on building & civil skills for bomet county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
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
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as electrical professionals across Bomet County in Mogogosiek
- Alumni contributing to electrical industries and enterprises in Bomet
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
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Konoin Technical Training Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.