PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute (PCKTTI)
A public technical training institute in Nairobi, Kenya, offering engineering and ICT courses since 1982.
- County
- Nairobi
- Established
- 1982
- Students
- 3,200
- Employment rate
- 75%
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
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 85,000
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kabete National Polytechnic
Research
Technical vocational education research for nairobi and the surrounding region.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
What 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
15 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing Technology
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Fashion Design
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Management
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- 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
Notable alumni
- Technical professionals serving across Nairobi County and the surrounding region
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.