Kisiwa Technical Training Institute (Kisiwa TTI) is a TVET institution located in Kabuchai constituency, Bungoma county. It offers courses in diploma, craft certificate, and artisan levels as guided by the Ministry of Education Kenya.
As an institution, Kisiwa Technical has 10 curriculum departments namely:
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- Agricultural Engineering Department
- Business Studies Department
- Automotive Engineering Department
- Electrical & Electronics Department
- Applied Sciences Department
- Information Communication Technology Department
- Building & Civil Engineering Department
- Health Sciences Department
- Hospitality and Institutional Management
- Liberal Studies Department
The institute has over 3,000 students distributed across the 10 departments pursuing various courses.
Kisiwa TTI’s mission and vision
Mission:
To provide globally competitive skills in TVET, Innovations, and Research solutions for socio-economic prosperity.
Vision:
A Centre of Excellence in TVET, Research and Innovations.
Kisiwa Technical contact details
Website: Address: https://kisiwatech.ac.ke/
Phone Number: 0110 096 090
E-mail:info@kisiwatech.ac.ke
Postal Address: Kabuchai, P.O BOX 657, Bungoma 50200.
Where is kisiwa TTI located?
Kisiwa Technical Training Institute is located on the Eastern side of Kabuchai Hills, West Nalondo Location, Kabuchai Constituency, Bungoma County. It is along the Kimilili – Chwele – Kabuchai road.
Kisiwa Technical Training Institute Intakes
The institute has 3 intakes within the year to align with the KNEC exam and Ministry of Education requirements. The intakes are in January, May, and September of every year. However, inquiries can be made anytime within working hours using the contact details or by visiting the institute.
Fee structure and sponsorship
Students are required to pay tuition fees which must be paid upon reporting to the institute. Other payable fees are student ID, and student welfare among others. Examination fees are paid separately from tuition and the amount depends on the course and current student year of study.
The government through the Ministry of Education gives capitation to subsidize tuition fees for students for all public TVET institutions. Students can also apply for HELB loans, constituency bursaries, and other sources to facilitate fee payment.
The government has come up with a new funding model for students in tertiary and university which weighs on the level of neediness for individual students.
For more details on fee payment and how to pay please contact the institute.
Courses entry requirement for Kisiwa TTI
The course entry requirement to join Kisiwa TTI is determined by the Ministry of Education but the institute can include subject clusters to filter applicants when the need arises.
In Kisiwa TTI this applies to Applied and health sciences courses where the subject cluster is a requirement.
For general engineering and business diploma courses students require a minimum of C- and above in KCSE or a craft certificate on the respective course.
To qualify Craft certificate a grade of D plain and D+ in KCSE is required or a pass in artisan in the area of interest.
To undertake the Artisan course, you must have a KCPE or KCSE mean grade of D- and E.
During admission, you will be required to submit documents such as KCPE and KCSE results, birth certificate, medical letter, filled application form, and passport-size picture among other documents for verification.
Courses offered in Kisiwa Technical.
The institute offers a variety of courses in the 10 academic departments at the level of diploma, craft, and artisan. KNEC, NITA, KASNEB, or TVETCDACC external examining bodies examine these courses. Courses offered are.
Diploma Courses |
Diploma in Automotive Engineering |
Diploma in General Agriculture |
Diploma in Entrepreneur Agricultural |
Diploma in Building and Construction |
Diploma in Architecture |
Diploma in Civil Engineering |
Diploma in Supply Chain Management |
Diploma in Accountancy |
Diploma in Human Resource Management |
Diploma in Social Work and Community Development |
Diploma in Secretarial Studies |
Diploma in Banking and Finance |
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Technology (Power Option) |
Diploma in Applied Biology |
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry |
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology |
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics |
Diploma in Food Beverage sales, production, and Service |
Diploma in Medical Engineering |
Diploma in Fashion Design and Clothing Technology |
Diploma in Catering and Accommodation |
Craft Certificate in Food Processing and Preservation Technology |
Diploma in Information Studies |
Diploma in Project Management |
Craft Certificate Courses |
Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics |
Craft Certificate in General Agriculture |
Craft Certificate in Plumbing |
Craft Certificate in Buiding and Construction |
Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management |
Craft Certificate in Human Resource Management |
Craft Certificate in Cooperative Management |
Craft Certificate in Banking and Finance |
Single and Group in Secretarial Studies |
Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Technology (Power Option) |
Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology |
Craft Certificate in Food Processing and Preservation Technology |
Craft Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics |
Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage |
Craft Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment-making Technology |
Craft Certificate in Hair Dressing |
Craft Certificate in Beauty Therapy |
Craft Certificate in Catering and Accommodation |
Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology |
Craft Certificate in Information Studies |
Craft Certificate in Social Works and Community Development |
Craft Certificate in Project Management |
Artisan courses |
Artisan in Welding and Fabrication |
Artisan in Automotive vehicle Mechanics |
Artisan in General Agriculture |
Artisan in Plumbing |
Artisan in Masonry |
Artisan in Store Keeping |
Artisan in Electrical Installation |
Artisan in Food and Beverage |
Artisan in Garment Making Technology |
Hostel and accommodation in Kisiwa TTI
Kisiwa TTI offers hostel service within the institute on a first come basis. However, if you don’t get accommodated within the institute hostels, there are plenty of hostels within walking distance for students.
What is Kisiwa Technical Training Institute’s fee structure?
Kisiwa being a government TVET institution charges a tuition fee of Kshs. 67,189 as per the Ministry of Education guidelines.