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Technical Training Institute

Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI)

A public technical training institute in Eldoret, Kenya, offering engineering and applied sciences since 1965.

County
Uasin Gishu
Established
1965
Students
3,200
Employment rate
78%

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI) is a public TVET institution located in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Established in 1966 as a technical school, it has grown into a leading polytechnic offering a wide range of certificate and diploma programs. The institute's mission is to provide quality technical and vocational education and training to equip students with practical skills for the job market and self-employment.

RVTTI offers programs in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Civil), ICT, Business, Applied Sciences, and Hospitality.

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 35,000 to Ksh 65,000
Student to staff
1:20
Mode of study
Full-time
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Eldoret National Polytechnic

Research

Technical vocational education institution offering competency based training across 4 departments including faculty of engineering and technology, faculty of business and management studies, faculty of information and communication technology. programs aligned with tveta and cdacc occupational standards for kenya industrial development.

Accredited by

  • TVETA
  • Kenya National Qualifications Authority

What they teach

Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Departments

4 listed
  • Faculty of Engineering and Technology
  • Faculty of Business and Management Studies
  • Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
  • Faculty of Applied Sciences

Courses offered

16 listed
  • Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
  • Certificate in Electrical Installation
  • Certificate in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
  • Certificate in Information Communication Technology
  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production)
  • Diploma in Building and Construction Technology
  • Diploma in Land Surveying and Mapping
  • Diploma in Information Communication Technology
  • Diploma in Business Management
  • Diploma in Human Resource Management
  • Diploma in Supply Chain Management
  • Diploma in Automotive Engineering
  • Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Craft in Catering and Accommodation Management
  • Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making

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 Center with modern equipment for practical training

Notable alumni

  • Graduates working as faculty professionals across Uasin Gishu County in Eldoret
  • Alumni contributing to faculty industries and enterprises in Uasin Gishu

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

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