Lugari Diploma Teachers Training College (LDTTC)
A public diploma teachers training college in Kakamega, Kenya, serving western Kenya's secondary schools.
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 bodiesWhat 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- Diploma in Education
- Diploma in Education Arts
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Agriculture and Business Studies)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Business Studies and Mathematics)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (English and Geography)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (English and Kiswahili)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Geography and Agriculture)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (History and CRE)
- Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Humanities)
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