Musakasa Technical Training Institute (MT17)
A public technical and vocational college in Bungoma, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Bungoma
- Established
- 2022
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Musakasa Technical Training Institute (MUSAKASA TTI), established in 1987, is a public TVET institution located in Vihiga County, Kenya. It was founded to provide hands-on vocational training to address the growing demand for skilled labour in the region and nationally. The institute operates under the State Department for TVET and is fully accredited by TVETA.
The institute's mission is to produce competent, innovative, and self-reliant graduates who can contribute to Kenya's industrialisation and economic development.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the region, supporting the local economy with skilled graduates.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 40,000 to Ksh 80,000
- 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
- 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 Accommodation with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as mechanical professionals across Bungoma County in Musakasa
- Alumni contributing to mechanical 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
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Musakasa Technical Training Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.