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Technical and Vocational College

Matili Technical Training Institute (MT11)

A public technical and vocational college in Bungoma, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.

County
Bungoma
Established
2018
Students
4,500
Employment rate
65%

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Matili Technical Training Institute, established in 1949 as a farm school in Kimilili, Bungoma County, has evolved into one of Kenya's premier public TVET institutions. Its mission is to provide accessible, quality technical and vocational education and training that equips learners with practical skills for self-reliance and employment.

The institute offers a wide range of diploma and certificate programs in agriculture, engineering, information communication technology, business studies, and applied sciences.

The institute has continuously modernized its facilities and curricula to align with industry demands and technological advancements, maintaining strong partnerships with local industries and international development agencies

The numbers

Annual fees
Ksh 20,000 to Ksh 70,000
Student to staff
1:18
Mode of study
Full-time
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Kisiwa Technical Training Institute

Research

The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on automotive skills for bungoma county economy.

Accredited by

  • TVETA
  • KNQA

What they teach

Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Departments

5 listed
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Building & Civil Engineering
  • Welding & Fabrication

Courses offered

17 listed
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
  • Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • Certificate in Electrical Installation
  • Artisan in Electrical Wireman
  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Certificate in Electronics Engineering
  • Diploma in Automotive Engineering
  • Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Diploma in Building Technology
  • Certificate in Building Technology
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Certificate in Plumbing
  • Artisan in Masonry
  • Certificate in Welding and Fabrication

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
  • Demonstration Farm with modern equipment for practical training

Notable alumni

  • Graduates working as electrical professionals across Bungoma County in Matili
  • Alumni contributing to electrical industries and enterprises in Bungoma

International partnerships

4 institutions
  • TVETA (Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority)
  • KNEC (Kenya National Examinations Council)
  • CDACC (Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council)
  • Ministry of Education

Further reading

Keep this

Entry marks, intakes and fees at Matili Technical Training Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.