Nkabune Technical Training Institute (NTTI) is a reputable public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution located in Meru County, approximately 4 kilometers from Meru town. Established in 1964 by the Consolata Sisters, it originally focused on training social workers and clerks. Over the years, Nkabune TTI has expanded its curriculum and now offers a diverse range of artisan, craft certificate, diploma, and short courses, providing comprehensive education for students seeking technical skills.
Courses Offered at Nkabune Technical Training Institute
The courses offered at Nkabune TTI are categorized into various departments, with a focus on practical and technical skills that meet the demands of the job market.
Business Department
- Diploma in Computerized Secretarial Studies (Module I, II, III)
- Duration: 3 years
- Qualifications: C- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT)
- Duration: 3 years
- Qualifications: C- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Business Management (Module I, II, III)
- Duration: 3 years
- Qualifications: C- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) (Levels I, II, III)
- Duration: 6 months
- Qualifications: C- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KASNEB
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Part I & II)
- Duration: 6 months per part
- Qualifications: Mean Grade C+ with C+ in Math and English
- Exam Body: KASNEB
- Craft Certificate in Business Management (Module I & II)
- Duration: 2 years
- Qualifications: D (plain) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Certificate in Supply Chain Management (Module I & II)
- Duration: 2 years
- Qualifications: D (plain) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS) (Level I & II)
- Duration: 2 years
- Qualifications: D+ (plain) and above
- Exam Body: KASNEB
Technical Department
- Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management
- Duration: 3 years
- Qualifications: C- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Fashion Design & Clothing Technology
- Duration: 3 years
- Qualifications: C- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Diploma in Social Work and Community Development (Module I, II, III)
- Duration: 3 years
- Qualifications: C- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Artisan in Food & Beverage Production, Sales, and Service
- Duration: 1 year
- Qualifications: D- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department
- Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Technology (Power Option)
- Duration: 3 years
- Qualifications: C- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Technology
- Duration: 2 years
- Qualifications: D (plain) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
- Artisan Certificate in Electrical and Electronics
- Duration: 1 year
- Qualifications: D- (minus) and above
- Exam Body: KNEC
Short Courses
Nkabune TTI offers a variety of short courses aimed at upskilling individuals in specific areas:
- Solar (P.V.) Installation for Technicians
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Qualifications: KCPE and Electrical Government Trade Test
- Exam Body: Nkabune TTI
- Computer Packages
- Duration: 3 months
- Qualifications: KCSE Certificate
- Exam Body: Nkabune TTI
- CISCO (I.T. Essentials & CCNA)
- Duration: 3 months
- Qualifications: D+ (plus) and above
- Exam Body: CISCO
Fee Structure at Nkabune Technical Training Institute
The fee structure at Nkabune TTI is designed to be affordable for students across different financial backgrounds. The total fees for a year amount to Kshs. 56,240, but with a government capitation of Kshs. 30,000, students are only required to pay Kshs. 26,240 per year.
Breakdown of Fees per Term:
- Tuition Fees: Kshs. 4,000
- Personal Emoluments: Kshs. 3,500
- Electricity, Water & Conservancy: Kshs. 500
- Repairs, Maintenance & Improvement: Kshs. 500
- PTA: Kshs. 500
- Activity: Kshs. 600
- Medical: Kshs. 200
- Insurance: Kshs. 500
- Local Travel & Transport: Kshs. 500
- Internet: Kshs. 400
- Student Council: Kshs. 200
- Attachment Fee: Kshs. 1,220
Additional costs include:
- Accommodation: Kshs. 3,000–4,000 depending on the course
- ID Fee: Kshs. 200 for new students
- Caution Fee: Kshs. 500 for new students
- Application Fee: Kshs. 300 for new students
- Uniform Fee: Kshs. 6,960 for Food and Beverage students
How to Apply
Nkabune Technical Training Institute has three intakes per year: January, May, and September. Prospective students can apply through the institute’s website or via the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).
For more information, contact Nkabune TTI at:
- Phone: +254 719 186 814
- Email: info@nkabunetti.ac.ke