Morendat Institute Of Oil And Gas (MIOG)
Kenya's premier oil and gas training institute in Nairobi, offering welding and pipeline operations.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Morendat Institute of Oil and Gas (MIOG) is a public TVET institution operated by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC). Upgraded to national polytechnic status in September 2024, the institute operates three campuses in Nairobi, Naivasha, and Eldoret, all located within KPC premises.
The institute offers diploma and certificate courses in Welding and Fabrication, Mechanical Technology Production, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Oil and Gas Economics, and Fire and Safety Technology. It also delivers internationally accredited short courses including NEBOSH and specialised welding through partnerships with SAIW, AWS, and IIW.
Accredited by TVETA and international bodies including NEBOSH and SAIW, the institution is the country's only specialised oil and gas training college, producing technicians for the emerging extractive and energy sectors.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:15
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kenya Pipeline Company
Research and innovation
MIOG conducts applied technical research in hydrocarbon pipeline integrity, petroleum product quality surveillance, and oil and gas occupational safety standards. As an affiliate of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and a designated regional Centre of Excellence, MIOG investigates pipeline corrosion monitoring technologies, industrial hazard containment, hazardous materials transport logistics, and clean fuel transition pathways.
Accredited by
3 regulatory bodiesWhat they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Admission requirements
The institute requires a minimum KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) for Level 6 diploma programmes and D (Plain) for Level 4 certificates. Competitive programmes include Welding and Fabrication Level 6, Oil Pipeline Operations Level 6, and Analytical Chemistry Level 6. Internationally accredited short courses including NEBOSH and specialised welding are available for industry professionals. The institute accepts KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
6 listed- Welding and Fabrication
- Mechanical Technology Production
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Oil and Gas Economics
- Fire and Safety Technology
Courses offered
14 programmes- Certificate in Petroleum and Gas Management
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Power Option
- Diploma in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics
- Diploma in Environmental Management
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)
- Diploma in Petroleum Management
Also offered
- Welding and Fabrication Level 6
- Analytical Chemistry Level 6
- Mechanical Technology Production Level 6
- Environmental Science Level 6
- Welding and Fabrication Level 4
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Welding Workshops with modern fabrication and welding equipment
- Fire Safety Training Centre with firefighting simulation facilities
- Chemistry Laboratories for analytical chemistry practical training
- Pipeline Operations Simulator for oil and gas operations training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Instrumentation and Control Laboratories for pipeline systems training