The Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping (KISM) is a renowned government technical institution specializing in the fields of surveying and mapping. Under the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, KISM plays a crucial role in educating aspiring professionals in the surveying sector. Established in 1994 through a collaboration between the Survey of Kenya (SOK) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency, KISM has become a key institution for those pursuing careers in geospatial sciences.
Located off Thika Superhighway in Ruaraka, near the NYS Training Institute, KISM offers a wide range of programs, including certificate, diploma, and higher diploma courses in surveying, cartography, and remote sensing.
Higher Diploma Courses
- Higher Diploma in Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
- Qualifications: Diploma in Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing or an equivalent qualification
- Duration: 2 years full-time
- Exam Body: Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
- Intake: September
- Higher Diploma in Cartography
- Qualifications: Diploma in Cartography or an equivalent qualification
- Duration: 2 years full-time
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Intake: September
Diploma Courses
- Diploma in Land Survey
- Qualifications: KCSE Mean Grade C- (with C- in English, Mathematics, and Physics) or KNEC Craft Certificate in a similar field or equivalent
- Duration: 3 years full-time
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
- Qualifications: KCSE C- aggregate or equivalent qualification with C- in Mathematics, English, and Physics/Physical Science
- Duration: 3 years full-time
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Intake: September
- Diploma in Cartography
- Qualifications: KCSE C- aggregate or equivalent qualification with C- in Mathematics, English, and Geography
- Duration: 3 years full-time
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Map Reproduction
- Qualifications: KCSE Mean Grade C- (with C- in English, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Physical Science) or KNEC Craft Certificate in a similar field
- Duration: 3 years full-time
- Exam Body: KNEC
Craft Certificate Courses
- Craft Certificate in Land Surveying
- Qualifications: KCSE Mean Grade D (with D in English, Mathematics, and Physics)
- Duration: 2 years full-time
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Craft Certificate in Printing Technology
- Qualifications: KCSE Mean Grade D (with D in English, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Physical Science)
- Duration: 2 years full-time
- Exam Body: KNEC
Fees Structure
The fees for courses at KISM vary depending on the program. For detailed information on tuition costs and payment options, prospective students are advised to contact the KISM admission office.
Contact Information
- Phone: +254775503880 / +254775503240
- Email: info@kism.ac.ke
Kenya Institute of Surveying and Mapping remains a vital institution in training the next generation of professionals in surveying and mapping, offering students the opportunity to gain both technical and practical knowledge essential for their careers.
