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Teachers Training College · Kakamega

Lugari Diploma Teachers Training College (LDTTC)

A public diploma teachers training college in Kakamega, Kenya, serving western Kenya's secondary schools.

Established
2010
16 years running
Students
1,000
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 64,472 to Ksh 67,189
Tuition range per year

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Lugari Diploma Teachers Training College is a public teacher training institution located in Lugari Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya. Situated approximately 35 kilometres from Eldoret town on the Eldoret-Webuye road, the college is the second-highest public government training institution in western Kenya.

The college offers the Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (DSTE) across science, language, and humanities subjects, including Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Kiswahili, Geography, History, and Agriculture, with professional learning areas and physical education as compulsory components.

Accredited by the Ministry of Education and KNEC, the institution serves as the primary diploma teacher training college for the western region, supporting the growing demand for qualified secondary school teachers in Kakamega, Vihiga, and neighbouring counties.

The numbers

Student to staff
1:20
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Sigalagala National Polytechnic

Research and innovation

Lugari Diploma TTC conducts educational research on science and humanities pedagogy, CBC curriculum implementation, learner-centred instruction, and teacher professional growth in Kakamega and the wider Western region.

Accredited by

3 regulatory bodies

What they teach

Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.

Admission requirements

The college requires a minimum KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) for the Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education, with C+ in the two chosen teaching subjects. Competitive subject combinations include Mathematics and Biology, English and Geography, and History and Christian Religious Education. The college accepts KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students. Bridging courses are available for applicants who do not meet direct entry requirements.

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Departments

4 listed
  • Science Education
  • Languages Education
  • Humanities Education
  • Physical Education

Courses offered

14 programmes

Also offered

  • Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Mathematics and Biology)

Campus and beyond

Where you would be, and who they are connected to.

On campus

  • Science Laboratories for biology chemistry and physics practicals
  • Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
  • Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
  • Lecture Halls with modern audiovisual teaching equipment
  • Student Hostels with residential accommodation facilities
  • Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds

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