Sotik Technical Training Institute (ST14)

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.

Sotik Technical Training Institute conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Bomet County development priorities. The institution hosts annual technical trade exhibitions and participates in regional KATTI research fairs, showcasing student and faculty innovations in renewable energy (solar and biogas installations), metal fabrication, agricultural mechanization, electrical building services, and ICT business solutions. Applied research projects collaborate with local informal sector artisans (Jua Kali), county vocational directorates, and community micro-enterprises to deliver practical engineering prototypes and community-level economic solutions.