Wote Technical Training Institute (WTTI)
A public technical training institute in Makueni, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses since 1979.
- County
- Makueni
- Established
- 1979
- Students
- 1,500
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Wote Technical Training Institute is a public TVET institution in Makueni County, Kenya. Established in 1979, the institute serves over 1,500 students from Kenya's eastern region, providing essential technical skills for the semi-arid area.
The institute offers diploma and certificate courses through its Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Faculty of Business and ICT, covering Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, and Information Communication Technology. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, and a library.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institute is the only technical training institute in Makueni County, serving as the primary centre for technical and vocational education in Kenya's eastern region.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 20,000 to Ksh 60,000
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Wote Technical Training Institute
Research
Technical vocational education institution offering competency based training across 2 departments including faculty of engineering and technology, faculty of business and ict. programs aligned with tveta and cdacc occupational standards for kenya industrial development.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
2 listed- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Business and ICT
Courses offered
12 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Plumbing and Pipefitting
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Operations
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Applied Statistics
- Certificate in Computer Applications
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
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as engineering professionals across Makueni County
- Alumni contributing to local industries and enterprises in Makueni
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 Wote Technical Training Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.