The Railway Training Institute (RTI) , a premier TVET institution under Kenya Railways, offers practical, industry-aligned programs in engineering, business, logistics, ICT, hospitality, and specialized railway operations. With campuses in Nairobi (South B, Main Campus) and Kisumu , RTI provides CDACC, KNEC, KASNEB, NITA, and other examined courses for January 2026 intake.
These fees are for the January 2026 intake and represent Term 1 or per-term/per-program charges as listed (many programs are multi-term/year). Fees exclude accommodation, application (KSh 1,000 non-refundable via e-Citizen Paybill 222222, Account: NSRTI), exam fees, and other levies. Always confirm the latest details on the official RTI website (www.rti.ac.ke) or contact admissions, as structures may update.
How to Apply for TVET/KNEC/CDACC Courses
Online : Visit www.rti.ac.ke, fill the online application form.Download/Collect : Get the form from the website, Academic Registrar, or Admissions Office (Marine School – Kisumu). Submit via email to admission@rti.ac.ke.Admission Letter : Log in to the portal (email as username, ID number as password).Requirements : Provide copies of academic certificates, National ID, birth certificate, certificate of good conduct (for some programs), email, and phone number.
Accommodation Options (optional, at institute):
KSh 30,000 per term (meals inclusive)
KSh 12,000 per term (without meals)
Faculty of Engineering and Technology – CDACC/CBET Levels
Certificate / CBET Level 5 Engineering Courses – CDACC
Course Minimum Requirement Duration Term 1 Fee (KES) Welding K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above 2 Years 33,600 Electrical Engineering K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above 2 Years 33,600 Building Technology K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above 2 Years 33,600 Automotive Technology K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above 2 Years 33,600 Plumbing K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above 2 Years 33,600 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above 2 Years 33,600
Diploma / Level 6 – CDACC (Faculty of Engineering and Technology)
Course Minimum Requirement Duration Term 1 Fee (KES) Electrical Engineering K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above 3 Years 36,600 Telecommunication Engineering K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above 3 Years 36,600 Building Technology K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above 3 Years 36,600 Civil Engineering K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above 3 Years 36,600 Automotive Technology K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above 3 Years 36,600 Mechanical Plant Technology K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above 3 Years 36,600 Welding K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above 3 Years 36,600 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above 3 Years 36,600 Mechanical Production Technology K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above 3 Years 36,600
Certificate Module 2 Courses (KNEC – Engineering)
Course Minimum Requirement Duration Term 1 Fee (KES) Electrical & Electronics Eng. (Power/Telecommunication) Pass in relevant Certificate Module 1 3 Terms 33,100 Automotive Engineering Pass in relevant Certificate Module 1 3 Terms 33,100
Diploma Module 2 Courses (KNEC – Engineering)
Course Minimum Requirement Duration Term 1 Fee (KES) Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power/Telecommunication/Instrumentation Options) Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 or Craft Cert. 3 Terms 36,100 Building Technology Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 or Craft Cert. 2 Terms 36,100 Civil Engineering Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 or Craft Cert. 2 Terms 36,100 Automotive Engineering Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 or Craft Cert. 2 Terms 36,100 Mechanical Engineering (Plant/Production Option) Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 or Craft Cert. 2 Terms 36,100 Welding & Fabrication Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 or Craft Cert. 2 Terms 36,100 Architecture Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 or Craft Cert. 2 Terms 36,100
Diploma Module 3 Courses (KNEC – Engineering)
Course Minimum Requirement Duration Term 1 Fee (KES) Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power/Telecommunication/Instrumentation Options) Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 36,100 Building Technology Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 36,100 Civil Engineering Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 36,100 Architecture Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 36,100 Automotive Engineering Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 36,100 Mechanical Engineering (Plant/Prod. Option) Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 3 Terms 36,100 Welding & Fabrication Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 3 Terms 36,100
Faculty of Business & Logistics – Main Campus (CDACC/CBET)
Certificate / CBET Level 3 & 4 Business Courses – CDACC
Course Minimum Requirement Duration Fee (KES) Various (Front Office Operation, Mixology Level 3, Bartending Level 4, Store Keeping Level 4) Open Entry 2 Terms 33,800 Cyber Security & Graphic Design Level 4 Open Entry – 31,600
Certificate / CBET Level 5 Business Courses – CDACC
Course Minimum Requirement Duration Term 1 Fee (KES) Food & Beverage Operations – 2 Years 33,800 Tour & Travel Operations K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above 2 Years 31,600 Information & Communication Technology K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above – 31,600 Clearing and Forwarding K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above – 31,600 Freight Management K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above – 31,600 Library and Information Studies K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above – 31,600 Procurement Management (Full time & Evening) K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above – 31,600 Road Transport Mgt (Full time & Evening) K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above – 31,600 Business Management K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above – 31,600 Human Resource Management K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above – 31,600 Social Work K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above – 31,600 Cert. in Accounting & Management Skills (KASNEB), CISSE K.C.S.E. Grade D Plain & above – 31,600
Diploma / CBET Level 6 Business Courses – CDACC
Course Minimum Requirement Duration Term 1 Fee (KES) Food & Beverage Management K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above 3 Years 38,000 Freight Management K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above – 32,600 Tour and Travel Management K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above – 32,600 Information & Communication Technology K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above – 32,600 Computer Science K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above – 32,600 Library and Information Studies (Full time & Evening) K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above – 32,600 Procurement Management (Full time & Evening) K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above – 32,600 Clearing and Forwarding K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above – 32,600 Road Transport Mgnt (Full time & Evening) K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above – 32,600 Project Mgnt (Full time & Evening) K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above – 32,600 Business Management K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above – 32,600 Human Resource Management K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above – 32,600 Social Work K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above – 32,600 Accounting Technician Diploma (KASNEB) K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above 2 Years 32,600 Diploma in Data Management & Analytics (DDMA) KASNEB K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above – 32,600 Diploma in Computer Networks & Systems Administration (DCNSA) KASNEB K.C.S.E. Grade C Minus & above – 32,600
KNEC Certificate – Module 2 (Business & Logistics)
Course Minimum Requirement Duration Term 1 Fee (KES) Food & Beverage Production Service & Sales Mgt Pass in relevant Certificate Module 1 2 Terms 33,300 Tour Guiding & Travel Operation Pass in relevant Certificate Module 1 2 Terms 26,600 Information Studies Pass in relevant Certificate Module 1 2 Terms 28,600 Supply Chain Management (Full time & Evening) Pass in relevant Certificate Module 1 2 Terms 28,600 Road Transport Management (Full time & Evening) Pass in relevant Certificate Module 1 2 Terms 28,600 Project Management Pass in relevant Certificate Module 1 2 Terms 28,600 Business Management Pass in relevant Certificate Module 1 2 Terms 28,600 Human Resource Mgt Pass in relevant Certificate Module 1 2 Terms 28,600 Social Work Pass in relevant Certificate Module 1 2 Terms 28,600 Information Comm. Tech Pass in relevant Certificate Module 1 2 Terms 28,600
KNEC Diploma – Module 2
Course Minimum Requirement Duration Term 1 Fee (KES) Food & Beverage Production Service & Sales Mgt Pass in relevant Diploma Mod.1/ Craft Certificate 2 Terms 36,000 Tourism Management Pass in relevant Diploma Mod.1/ Craft Certificate 2 Terms 30,600 Information Communication Tech Pass in relevant Diploma Mod.1/ Craft Certificate 2 Terms 30,600 Information Science Pass in relevant Diploma Mod.1/ Craft Certificate 2 Terms 30,600 Supply Chain Management (Full time & Evening) Pass in relevant Diploma Mod.1/ Craft Certificate 2 Terms 30,600 Road Transport Management (Full time & Evening) Pass in relevant Diploma Mod.1/ Craft Certificate 2 Terms 30,600 Project Management (Full time & Evening) Pass in relevant Diploma Mod.1/ Craft Certificate 2 Terms 30,600 Business Management Pass in relevant Diploma Mod.1/ Craft Certificate 2 Terms 30,600 Human Resource Management Pass in relevant Diploma Mod.1/ Craft Certificate 2 Terms 30,600 Cooperative Management Pass in relevant Diploma Mod.1/ Craft Certificate 2 Terms 30,600 Social Work & Community Development Pass in relevant Diploma Mod.1/ Craft Certificate 2 Terms 30,600
KNEC Diploma – Module 3
Course Minimum Requirement Duration Term 1 Fee (KES) Food & Beverage Prod. Service & Sales Mgt Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 35,500 Tourism Management Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 35,500 Information Comm. Tech Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 35,500 Information Science Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 35,500 Supply Chain Management (Full time & Evening) Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 35,500 Road Transport Management (Full time & Evening) Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 35,500 Project Management (Full time & Evening) Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 35,500 Maritime Transport Logistics Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 35,500 Business Management Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 35,500 Human Resource Management Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 35,500 Cooperative Management Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 35,500 Social Work & Community Dev. Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 2 Terms 35,500
RTI Kisumu Campus Courses
CBET Level 5 Business Courses – CDACC
Course Minimum Grade Duration Term 1 Fee (KES) Maritime Transport Logistics K.C.S.E. Grade D & above 3 Terms 31,600 Information Communication Technology K.C.S.E. Grade D & above 3 Terms 31,600 Cyber Security & Graphic Design K.C.S.E. Grade D & above 3 Terms 31,600
CBET Level 6 Business Courses – CDACC
Course Minimum Grade Duration Term 1 Fee (KES) Maritime Transport Logistics K.C.S.E. Grade C 3 Terms 32,600
Other Kisumu Courses
Course Minimum Requirement Duration Term 1 Fee (KES) Coxswain Level 3 (KMA) K.C.S.E. (Open Entry) 6 Weeks 60,000 STCW (KMA) – 10 days 35,000 Electrical Fitter/ Installation (Wireman) Grade 3 – 2 Terms 33,100 Gas/Arc Welding Grade 3 – 2 Terms 33,100
NITA Examined Courses
Course Requirement Duration Term 1 Fee (KES) Electrical Installation (Grade 3,2 & 1) KCSE 2 Terms 33,600 Motor Vehicles Mechanics – Grade 3 KCSE 2 Terms 33,600 Motor Vehicles Electricals – Grade 3 KCSE 2 Terms 33,600 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Grade 3) KCSE 2 Terms 33,600 Spray Painting (Panel Beating) – Grade 3 KCSE 2 Terms 33,600
Short Courses
Engineering Short Courses
Course Duration Fees (KES) Mobile Phone Repair One month 12,000 Radio /TV Repair One month 12,000 Advanced AutoCAD 2 Weeks 8,000 Advanced Arch CAD 2 Weeks 8,000
Business Short Courses
Course Duration Fees (KES) Computer Packages 2 Weeks 8,000 Web Design 2 Weeks 8,000 Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 2 Weeks 8,000 Computer Repair & Maintenance 2 Weeks 8,000 Digital Marketing & Commerce 2 Weeks 8,000 Records & Archives Management 2 Weeks 8,000 Bakery 1 Month 14,000 Pastry Making 1 Month 14,000 Event Planning 1 Month 14,000 House Keeping & Laundry 1 Month 14,000
Railway Professional Courses
Course Minimum Requirements Duration Fees (KES) Locomotive Driving (Advanced Entry) Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or related + Certificate of Good Conduct 1 Year 212,000 Locomotive Driving (KCSE Graduate) KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with Physics/Chemistry 3 Years 212,700 Locomotive Driving (Short) KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) with Physics/Chemistry 9 Months 112,000 Locomotive Maintenance Craft Certificate in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or related + Certificate of Good Conduct – As per program Rolling Stock Maintenance Craft Certificate in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Metallurgy or related + Certificate of Good Conduct – As per program
Mode for Railway Professional Courses : Regular classes (8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday) + 6 months internship.
Important Notes :
Fees are subject to change; verify via www.rti.ac.ke or admission@rti.ac.ke.
Canvassing leads to disqualification.
Training does not guarantee employment.
For more info: Tel: 020-2378397/8, Mobile: 0740 859121, Email: training@rti.ac.ke / admission@rti.ac.ke / marineinfo@rti.ac.ke.
This guide covers all listed courses for January 2026 at Railway Training Institute—ideal for TVET students in Kenya seeking affordable, skill-based education in engineering, business, and rail sectors. Apply early and secure your future today!
