Mukiria Technical Training Institute (MT15)
A public technical and vocational college in Meru, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Meru
- Established
- 2022
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 75%
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
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 45,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Meru National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on welding & fabrication skills for meru county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
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
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as electrical professionals across Meru County
- Alumni contributing to electrical industries and enterprises in Meru
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
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Mukiria Technical Training Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.