Siala Technical Training Institute (ST7)
A public technical and vocational college in Migori, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Migori
- Established
- 2020
- Students
- 1,500
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Siala Technical Training Institute, located in Homabay County, Kenya, was established in 2012 to address the growing demand for skilled technical manpower in the region. The institute is committed to providing quality technical and vocational education and training (TVET) that equips students with practical skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for employment, self-reliance, and further education. Its mission is to produce competent, innovative, and ethical graduates who contribute to national development.
The institute offers a wide range of programmes in engineering, information technology, business studies, 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 25,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Maasai Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on building & civil skills for migori county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
5 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Building & Civil Engineering
- Welding & Fabrication
Courses offered
17 listed- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Electrical Wireman
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Electronics Engineering
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Artisan in Masonry
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
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 Accommodation with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as mechanical professionals across Migori County in Migori County
- Alumni contributing to mechanical industries and enterprises in Migori
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
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Siala Technical Training Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.