Njoro Technical Training Institute (NT3)
A public technical and vocational college in Nakuru, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Njoro Technical Training Institute (Njoro TTI) was established in 1979 as a government-sponsored vocational training center in Nakuru County. Originally focused on agricultural mechanics and carpentry, it has grown to offer over 30 programs in engineering, ICT, business, and hospitality.
The institute is committed to producing competent graduates for Kenya's industrial sector through competency-based education and training (CBET). With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, The institution TTI partners with local industries for attachments and apprenticeships.
In 2026, the institute expanded its blended learning options, integrating online theory with practical workshops. It plays a vital role in bridging skills gaps in the Rift Valley region and nationally.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Nakuru Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
Njoro Technical Training Institute conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Nakuru 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
61 programmes- Artisan in Automotive Engineering
- Artisan in Building Technology
- Artisan in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Office Assistance Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Social Work
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
- Medical Clinic with modern equipment for practical training