Musakasa Technical Training Institute (MT17)
A public technical and vocational college in Bungoma, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
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
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kisiwa Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
Musakasa Technical Training Institute conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Bungoma 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
25 programmes- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Clothing Technology
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Certificate in Garment Making
- Diploma in Agribusiness Management
- Diploma in Agricultural Extension
- Diploma in Agricultural Extension 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 Accommodation with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees