Kisiwa Technical Training Institute (KTTI) is a leading TVET institution located in Kabuchai, Bungoma, Kenya. Since its establishment in 2009, the institute has grown significantly, offering a wide range of diploma, certificate, and artisan programs. These programs span both technical and business fields, catering to students with varying academic backgrounds and career aspirations.
As a TVET institution, Kisiwa Technical Training Institute operates under the Ministry of Education and follows the national curriculum to ensure students acquire relevant skills and knowledge for Kenya’s job market. Here’s a breakdown of the courses offered and the current fee structure.
Courses Offered at Kisiwa Technical Training Institute
1. Engineering Department
- Certificate Courses:
- Electrical Engineering (Power Option): Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions are done in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Plumbing: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions are in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Motor Vehicle Mechanics: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions are in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- General Building and Construction: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions are in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Diploma Courses:
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Building Technology: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Automotive Engineering: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Mechanical Engineering: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
2. Business Studies Department
- Certificate Courses:
- Accounting Technician Certificate: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KASNEB.
- CPA: Minimum KCSE requirement is C+. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KASNEB.
- Social Work and Community Development: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Secretarial Studies: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Computerized Secretarial Studies: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Diploma Courses:
- Computerized Secretarial Studies: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Accountancy: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Secretarial Studies: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Social Work and Community Development: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
3. Institutional Management Department
- Certificate Courses:
- Supply Chain Management: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Human Resource Management: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Business Management: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Diploma Courses:
- Project Management: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Supply Chain Management: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Business Management: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Human Resource Management: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
4. Health and Applied Sciences Department
- Certificate Courses:
- Medical Laboratory Technology: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Science Laboratory Technology: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Food and Beverage Production, Sales, and Management: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Fashion Design and Clothing Technology: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Diploma Courses:
- Applied Chemistry: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Applied Biology: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Analytical Chemistry: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Food and Beverage Production, Sales, and Management: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Medical Laboratory Technology: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Pharmaceutical Technology: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
5. ICT Department
- Certificate Courses:
- ICT: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Diploma Courses:
- ICT: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
6. Agricultural Department
- Certificate Courses:
- General Agriculture: Minimum KCSE requirement is D plain. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
- Diploma Courses:
- General Agriculture: Minimum KCSE requirement is C-. Admissions in January, May, and September. Exam body: KNEC.
Kisiwa Technical Training Institute Fee Structure
The current fee structure for Kisiwa Technical Training Institute is as follows:
| Fee Item | Amount (Kes) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 23,650 |
| Personal Emolument | 11,520 |
| Electricity, Water & Conservancy (EWC) | 1,200 |
| Repairs, Maintenance & Improvement (RMI) | 3,000 |
| Library, Travel & Transport (LT&T) | 1,800 |
| Attachment & Medical Insurance | 3,000 |
| Library | 1,800 |
| Activity | 1,800 |
| Administration | 4,200 |
| Student Union | 900 |
| Student ID | 550 |
| Robotics & TVET Fairs | 3,000 |
| Total | 56,420 |
Note:
- Kshs 30,000 is provided as capitation by the Ministry of Education for eligible students.
- Parents or students need to pay the remaining Kshs 26,420 or apply for HELB loans if eligible.
- Boarding fees (Kshs 3,600) and other external fees such as examination or professional body fees are not included.
How to Apply
Kisiwa Technical Training Institute has three intakes every year: January, May, and September. Prospective students can apply through the institute’s website or the KUCCPS portal.
For more information, contact:
Postal Address: Kabuchai, P.O BOX 657, Bungoma 50200
Phone Number: 0110 096 090
Email Address: info@kisiwatech.ac.ke
