Sotik Technical Training Institute (ST14)
A public technical and vocational college in Bomet, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Bomet
- Established
- 2022
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 75%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Sotik Technical Training Institute, located in Bomet County, Kenya, was established in 2010 to provide accessible vocational education to the region's youth. The institute's mission is to equip students with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship, aligning with Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Big Four Agenda.
It offers a range of diploma and certificate programmes in engineering, ICT, business, and applied sciences, including courses in electrical engineering, automotive mechanics, information technology, and hospitality. The institute plays a crucial role in bridging the skills gap in the South Rift region, contributing to local economic development and reducing youth unemployment.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- 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
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
- Ministry of Education
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 automotive professionals across Bomet County in Sotik
- Alumni contributing to automotive 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 Sotik Technical Training Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.