Lugari Diploma Teachers Training College (LDTTC)
A public diploma teachers training college in Kakamega, Kenya, serving western Kenya's secondary schools.
- County
- Kakamega
- Established
- 2010
- Students
- 1,000
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
- Annual fees
- Ksh 64,472 to Ksh 67,189
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Sigalagala National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on pedagogical research in teacher education, with emphasis on science instruction methods and humanities teaching strategies for secondary schools.
Accredited by
- Ministry of Education (Kenya)
- Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
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
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
Notable alumni
- Graduates teaching in secondary schools across the western region
- Alumni serving as education officers in Kakamega and Vihiga counties
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Lugari Diploma Teachers Training College are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.