PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute (PCKTTI)
A public technical training institute in Nairobi, Kenya, offering engineering and ICT courses since 1982.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute, established in 1979, is a public TVET institution located in Kahawa West, Nairobi in Kenya. Named after the late Peter Kinyanjui, a pioneer in technical education, the institute's mission is to provide quality, accessible, and affordable technical and vocational training to empower youth and enhance national development.
The institute offers a wide range of diploma and certificate programs in engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil), ICT, business studies, applied sciences, and hospitality.
Its strategic location in the capital enables it to serve a diverse student population and contribute to Kenya's Vision 2030 goals of industrialization and social-economic transformation.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kabete National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Nairobi 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
7 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Building & Civil Engineering
- Business Studies
- Information Communication Technology
- Applied Sciences
- Liberal Studies
Courses offered
82 programmes- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- Artisan in Catering and Accommodation
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Clothing Technology
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
Also offered
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Fashion Design
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Management
- Certificate in Building Technology
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