Who We Are

Our History

Koshin Technical Training Institute (KTTI) is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training institution committed to excellence in skills development, innovation, research, and competency-based education. The institution has grown steadily over the years into a respected center for technical and vocational training within the region and beyond.

KTTI was originally established as a Youth Polytechnic through the efforts of Rafiki Ya Maisha International, a non-profit organization founded through a partnership between Kenya and France. The institution is the vision of Mrs. Elizabeth Tunoi of Kenya and Mrs. Claire Mathijsen Roth of Paris, France, whose shared commitment to empowering youth through education laid the foundation for the institute’s establishment.

Following the launch of Rafiki Ya Maisha International in Paris in 2004, a Community Based Organization known as Rafiki Ya Maisha was registered in Eldoret, Kenya in 2007. Through this French-Kenyan collaboration, the idea of establishing a vocational training institution for the local community became a reality.

The institution initially operated as a Youth Polytechnic aimed at equipping young people with practical and employable technical skills. Following consultations with the Ministry of Education and the growing demand for technical education, the institution was later upgraded into a Technical Training Institute. In April 2016, Koshin Technical Training Institute was officially registered by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) in accordance with the TVET Act No. 29 of 2013.

Our Growth Journey

The development of KTTI has been progressive and transformative.

The first building consisting of four classrooms and workshops was constructed in 2015. This was followed in 2016 by the administration block and a second classroom and workshop block, significantly expanding the institution’s training capacity.

In May 2017, the institute received modern Electrical and Electronics equipment from the Government of China through the Ministry of Education, State Department for Vocational and Technical Training. This support enabled the establishment of well-equipped Electrical and Electronics Engineering workshops and laboratories.

As a result, the institution expanded its curriculum to include specialized engineering programs such as:

  • Instrumentation and Control
  • Telecommunication Engineering
  • Electrical Power Engineering

KTTI remains grateful to the Government of Kenya and development partners for their continued support in strengthening technical training infrastructure.

The institution later received a modern multi-purpose hall courtesy of Rafiki Ya Maisha International. The hall, with a seating capacity of over 300 people, serves as a venue for assemblies, seminars, workshops, conferences, talent development, exhibitions, and institutional events.

Additional infrastructure developments included two more classrooms, bringing the total number of classrooms and workshops to eleven by 2018. The institution’s unique square-shaped architectural design features a central garden enhanced by a stone fountain, creating a serene and inspiring learning environment reminiscent of the ancient Greek agora.

As of 2023, the institution has continued to expand and currently comprises:

  • 8 Workshops
  • 16 Classrooms
  • 11 Offices
  • A modern multi-purpose hall
  • A ladies’ hostel
  • A modern hospitality center

Our Mandate

In line with Executive Order No. 1 of 2023, Koshin Technical Training Institute is mandated to:

  • Provide quality technical and vocational education and training
  • Promote innovation and research
  • Ensure quality assurance in training
  • Support trainee welfare and development
  • Uphold professionalism and ethical standards

Sustainability and Partnerships

The institute sustains its operations through a combination of:

  • Government grants
  • Tuition fees
  • Support from development partners and well-wishers
  • Income-generating activities

KTTI values partnerships and collaborations that support its mission of providing accessible, practical, and industry-relevant technical education to the youth.

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Major Departments

Our TVETA appoved courses cut accros the CDACC, KNEC and NITA curricula.

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Courses

Our TVETA appoved courses cut accros the CDACC, KNEC and NITA curricula.

86%

Competency Rate

Our trainees successfully completed their programmes with 86% passrates spread across Mastery, Proficient and Competent levels.