Riragia Technical Training Institute (RTTI)
A public technical training institute in Kisii, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kisii
- Established
- 2019
- Students
- 2,672
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Riragia Technical Training Institute is a public TVET institution in Kisii County, Kenya. Located in the Kitutu Chache North constituency, the institute has grown rapidly since its founding in 2019, now serving over 2,600 students from the Gusii region and beyond.
The institute offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Fashion and Clothing Technology, and Information Communication Technology. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, and a library.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for Kisii County, supporting the region's agricultural and commercial economy.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 56,000 to Ksh 72,076
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kisii National Polytechnic
Research
The institute focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on practical engineering skills and fashion technology for the local economy.
Accredited by
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
- Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
- Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (CDACC)
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Admission requirements
The institute requires a minimum KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) for diploma programmes, D (Plain) for craft certificates, and open entry for artisan courses. Competitive programmes include Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Diploma in Fashion and Clothing Technology. The institute accepts KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programmes are available for applicants with industry experience.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
5 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Business Studies
- Information Communication Technology
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre
- Fashion Design Studios with garment making equipment
- Lecture Halls with modern audiovisual teaching equipment
- Science Laboratories for applied sciences practical work
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as technicians across the Gusii region
- Alumni in electrical and mechanical engineering firms in Kisii
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Riragia Technical Training Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.