Ziwa Technical Training Institute (ZTTI)
A public technical and vocational college in Uasin Gishu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Uasin Gishu
- Established
- 2014
- Students
- 1,800
- Employment rate
- 72%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Ziwa Technical Training Institute, located in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, was established in 1978 to provide technical and vocational education to the region. Its mission is to equip students with practical skills and knowledge for self-reliance and national development.
The institute offers a wide range of diploma and certificate programmes in engineering, business, information technology, and applied sciences. As a key TVET institution in Kenya, it plays a vital role in addressing skills gaps and supporting the government's 'Big Four' Agenda by producing competent graduates for the labor market.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Eldoret National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on travel & tour operations skills for uasin gishu county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
4 listed- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Food & Beverage Production
- Travel & Tour Operations
- Business Studies
Courses offered
18 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Certificate in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Certificate in Secretarial Studies
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- Artisan in Masonry
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Production
- Diploma in Tourism Management
- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- Certificate in Information Technology
- Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education
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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as business professionals across Uasin Gishu County
- Alumni contributing to local industries and enterprises in Uasin Gishu
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 Ziwa Technical Training Institute are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.