Mathenge Technical Training Institute (MTTI)
A public technical and vocational college in Nyeri, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Mathenge Technical Training Institute, established in 2010, is a public TVET institution located in Nyeri County, Kenya. It was founded under the mentorship of the Kenyan government to bridge the skills gap in the region, with a mission to provide accessible, quality technical and vocational education for youth and adults.
The institute offers a range of programmes including Certificate and Diploma courses in Engineering, ICT, Business Studies, and Applied Sciences, tailored to meet the demands of the local and national job market.
The institute is known for its emphasis on hands-on training and partnerships with local industries, enhancing employability among its students.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Nyeri National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Mathenge Technical Training Institute conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Nyeri 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.
Accredited by
2 regulatory bodiesWhat they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
4 listed- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Food & Beverage Production
- Travel & Tour Operations
- Business Studies
Courses offered
84 programmes- Artisan in Automotive Engineering
- Artisan in Building Technology
- Artisan in Catering and Accommodation
- Artisan in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
Also offered
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Certificate in Masonry
- Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
- Certificate in Fashion Design
- Certificate in Secretarial Studies
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in ICT
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees