Mukiria Technical Training Institute (MT15)
A public technical and vocational college in Meru, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Mukiria Technical Training Institute (Mukiria TTI) is a public TVET institution located in Meru County, Kenya. Established in 1987, the institute has grown from a small training center into a reputable technical college serving the Eastern region and beyond.
Its mission is to provide quality, affordable, and competency-based technical and vocational education and training (CBET) that equips learners with practical skills for employment and self-reliance.
The institution TTI is recognized for its strong industry linkages, modern workshops, and dedicated faculty, playing a vital role in bridging the skills gap in Kenya's manufacturing, construction, and service sectors.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Meru National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Mukiria Technical Training Institute conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Meru 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
5 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Building & Civil Engineering
- Welding & Fabrication
Courses offered
72 programmes- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in ICT
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Baking Technology Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Certificate in Agriculture and Community Development
Also offered
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Electrical Wireman
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing
- 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
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees