Sot Technical Training Institute (ST13)
A public technical and vocational college in Bomet, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Bomet
- Established
- 2020
- Students
- 2,000
- Employment rate
- 75%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Sot Technical Training Institute (Sot TTI) is a public TVET institution located in Busia County, Kenya. Established in 1979, it has grown to become a key provider of technical and vocational education in the region.
The institute's mission is to produce skilled, competent, and innovative graduates who meet the demands of the Kenyan labor market and contribute to national development.
As part of Kenya's TVET reform agenda, the institute has aligned its curriculum with the Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) framework, ensuring graduates are job-ready.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Bomet Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on welding & fabrication skills for bomet county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
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 Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as building professionals across Bomet County
- Alumni contributing to building industries and enterprises in Bomet
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 Sot Technical Training Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.