Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind (MTIB)

Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind (MTIB) is a specialized TVET institution established in 1985 to provide vocational training for visually impaired persons in Kenya. Located in Machakos County, the institute was founded to address the educational and skills gap for blind and low-vision individuals, empowering them with market-relevant competencies.

MTIB offers a range of programmes in information technology, business administration, and crafts such as weaving and basketry, all adapted for accessibility with assistive technologies. The institute is significant in Kenya's inclusive education landscape, being one of the few technical colleges dedicated to persons with disabilities.

Its mission is to foster independence and employment through quality vocational training. In 2026, MTIB continues to partner with organizations like the Kenya Society for the Blind and the National Council for Persons with

Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Machakos County development priorities. The institution hosts annual technical trade exhibitions and participates in regional KATTI research fairs, showcasing student and faculty innovations in renewable energy (solar and biogas installations), metal fabrication, agricultural mechanization, electrical building services, and ICT business solutions. Applied research projects collaborate with local informal sector artisans (Jua Kali), county vocational directorates, and community micro-enterprises to deliver practical engineering prototypes and community-level economic solutions.