Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI)
A public technical training institute in Eldoret, Kenya, offering engineering and applied sciences since 1965.
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
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Eldoret National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
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
2 regulatory bodiesWhat 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
116 programmesAlso offered
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Certificate in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production)
- Diploma in Land Surveying and Mapping
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Craft in Catering and Accommodation Management
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