Mandera Technical Training Institute (MTTI)

Mandera Technical Training Institute (MTTI) was established in 2015 as a public TVET institution to address the skills gap in Mandera County, a region historically underserved by vocational education. Located in the arid northeastern part of Kenya, the institute was founded through a partnership between the national government, county government, and development partners to enhance youth employability and economic resilience. Its mission is to provide accessible, quality technical training tailored to local community needs, particularly in agriculture, livestock management, renewable energy, and entrepreneurship.

MTTI offers a range of certificate and diploma programmes accredited by TVETA, including ICT, plumbing, electrical installation, masonry.

Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the region, supporting the.

Mandera Technical Training Institute conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Mandera 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.