Kenya Technical Trainers College - KTTC

The Kenya Technical Trainers College (KTTC) is a Government Institution under Ministry of Education, Directorate of Technical Education Vocational and Training (TVET). KTTC was established with the primary objective of training technically skilled personnel, to not only teach in Technical Institutions, but, also for employment in all sectors of the economy. With the mushrooming of Harambee Institutes (HITS); introduction of Technical Training Institutes, opening of private and other Government Training Institutes, the demand for technical teachers increased. As a result the Kenya Government held discussions with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) between 1973 and 1978.

The core functions of KTTC are as follows:

• Training of Technical Trainers to teach in secondary schools and tertiary institutions.
• Implementation of various syllabi under TVET Programs in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Development of relevant syllabi for technical training in collaboration with stakeholders.
• To develop, administer and process examinations and award certificates, diploma, and higher diploma to successful candidates.
• Development and implementation of curricula in response to demands of the labor market.
• Promotion of entrepreneurial skill and culture within the KTTC staff and students.
• Undertaking of Income generating activities through production, consultancy, and tailor made short courses, part-time courses, facility hiring and hospitality services to complement government grants and fees revenue.
• To conduct applied research and promote innovation.