Thika Technical Training Institute (TTTI)
A public technical training institute in Thika, Kenya, offering engineering and health sciences since 1949.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Thika Technical Training Institute (TTI), established in 1964 as a youth polytechnic and upgraded to a technical training institute in 2009, is one of Kenya's premier public TVET institutions. Located in Thika, Kiambu County, it plays a vital role in equipping youth with practical skills for the job market. The institute's mission is to provide quality, competency-based education and training (CBET) that fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance.
TTI offers a wide range of programs across engineering, information communication technology, business studies, hospitality, and applied sciences.
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
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
Research and innovation
Training, research and outreach programs aligned to Kenya Vision 2030. Originally established in 1949 as a vocational training center for World War II veterans. 10 departments offering diploma, certificate, craft, and artisan courses.
Accredited by
2 regulatory bodiesWhat they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
10 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Business Studies
- Agriculture & Environmental Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Information Communication Technology
- Building & Civil Engineering
- Applied Sciences
- Open Distance & Flexible Learning
Courses offered
92 programmes- Artisan in Automotive Engineering
- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Front Office Operations
- Artisan in ICT
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Office Assistance Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Artisan in Social Work
Also offered
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Craft Certificate in Plumbing
- Diploma in Building and Construction
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Food and Beverage Production
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Textiles
- Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
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