Kisiwa Technical Training Institute is a public TVET institution located in Kabuchai, Bungoma County.


Established in 2009, the institute offers artisan, certificate, and diploma programmes across engineering, business, ICT, agriculture, and applied sciences.


The institution admits students in January, May and September intakes and offers programmes examined by KNEC and KASNEB.

kisiwa technical training institute course and fee
Prospective students should confirm current fees, course requirements and intake dates with Kisiwa Technical Training Institute before submitting applications.

Kisiwa Technical Training Institute Courses

1. Engineering Department

CourseLevelMinimum Qualification
Electrical Engineering (Power Option)CertificateKCSE D (Plain)
PlumbingCertificateKCSE D (Plain)
Motor Vehicle MechanicsCertificateKCSE D (Plain)
General Building and ConstructionCertificateKCSE D (Plain)
Electrical and Electronics EngineeringDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Building TechnologyDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Automotive EngineeringDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Mechanical EngineeringDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)

2. Business Studies Department

CourseLevelMinimum Qualification
Accounting Technician Certificate (ATC)CertificateKCSE C- (Minus)
CPAProfessionalKCSE C+ (Plus)
Social Work and Community DevelopmentCertificateKCSE D (Plain)
Secretarial StudiesCertificateKCSE D (Plain)
Computerized Secretarial StudiesCertificateKCSE D (Plain)
Computerized Secretarial StudiesDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
AccountancyDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Secretarial StudiesDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Social Work and Community DevelopmentDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)

3. Institutional Management Department

CourseLevelMinimum Qualification
Supply Chain ManagementCertificateKCSE D (Plain)
Human Resource ManagementCertificateKCSE D (Plain)
Business ManagementCertificateKCSE D (Plain)
Project ManagementDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Supply Chain ManagementDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Business ManagementDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Human Resource ManagementDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Cooperative ManagementDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)

4. Health and Applied Sciences Department

CourseLevelMinimum Qualification
Medical Laboratory TechnologyCertificateKCSE D (Plain)
Science Laboratory TechnologyCertificateKCSE D (Plain)
Food and Beverage Production, Sales and ManagementCertificateKCSE D (Plain)
Fashion Design and Clothing TechnologyCertificateKCSE D (Plain)
Applied ChemistryDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Applied BiologyDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Analytical ChemistryDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Food and Beverage Production, Sales and ManagementDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Medical Laboratory TechnologyDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Pharmaceutical TechnologyDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Medical EngineeringDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Fashion Design and Clothing TechnologyDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
PharmacyDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)

5. ICT Department

CourseLevelMinimum Qualification
Information Communication Technology (ICT)CertificateKCSE D (Plain)
Information StudiesDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)
Information Communication Technology (ICT)DiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)

6. Agriculture Department

CourseLevelMinimum Qualification
General AgricultureCertificateKCSE D (Plain)
General AgricultureDiplomaKCSE C- (Minus)

Kisiwa Technical Training Institute Fee Structure

Annual Fees

Fee ItemAmount (KSh)
Tuition23,650
Personal Emoluments11,520
Electricity, Water and Conservancy1,200
Repairs, Maintenance and Improvement3,000
Local Transport and Travelling1,800
Attachment and Medical Insurance3,000
Library1,800
Activity Fee1,800
Administration4,200
Student Union900
Student ID550
Robotics and TVET Fairs3,000
Total Annual FeesKSh 56,420

Important Information

  • Government capitation of up to KSh 30,000 is paid directly to the institution for eligible students.
  • Students or HELB are expected to pay the remaining balance where applicable.
  • Boarding costs KSh 3,600 and is charged separately.
  • National examination and professional body registration fees are not included.
  • Meals are provided on a Pay As You Eat (PAYE) basis.

How to Apply

Kisiwa Technical Training Institute admits students in January, May and September.

Applicants can:

  • Apply online through the institute's application platform.
  • Download and complete an application form from the institute.
  • Apply through the KUCCPS Student Portal during placement.

Kisiwa Technical Training Institute Contacts

Location: Kabuchai, Bungoma County

Postal Address: P.O. Box 657-50200, Bungoma

Phone: 0110 096 090

Email: [email protected]