Registrar

Mr. Jotham Khisa

Muraga Technical Training Institute is one of Kenya’s leading institutions of high-quality technical and vocational education and training. Located in Tharaka Nithi County, the institution offers a wide range of programs with a mission to provide practical-oriented skills and knowledge that meet industry standards to the trainees. With its state-of-the-art facilities, very experienced staff, and success-oriented support environment, Muraga TTI prepares graduates for success in a variety of technical fields. The college generates an ethos of innovation, discipline, and excellence, which enables the students to be competent enough to fulfill their role in the workforce and nation-building.

The Institute is an accredited TVET institute by TVETA and registered with the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services (KUCCPS) for placement of trainees for various courses. In line with the Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Act of 2013, the Institute has continually imparted trainees with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes for social economic development in Business, Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) courses.

COURSES AND ENROLMENT
The Institute offers Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) courses across ten departments namely: Agriculture and environmental studies, Applied Science, Building & Civil Engineering, Business & Entrepreneurial Studies, Computing & Informatics, Cosmetology, Electrical & electronics Engineering, Fashion & Design, Mechanical & Automotive engineering and Tourism & Hospitality.

TRAINEES ADMISSION
We admit trainees every year in January, May and September intakes under three main levels namely:-
(i) LEVEL 4 (Artisan) Courses: The entry requirement is a K.C.S.E Certificate and above. On qualifying at this level, trainees can progress to Level 5 (Certificate).

(ii) LEVEL 5 (Certificate) Courses: Minimum entry requirement is a K.C.S.E mean grade D (Plain) or Level 4 certificate. On completion of this level, trainees can proceed to Level 6.

(iii) LEVEL 6 (Diploma) Courses: Entry requirement at this level is a K. C. S. E mean grade C- (Minus) except for Medical and Pharmaceutical courses. On completion of this level, trainee can progress to various degree courses in universities.

EXAMINATION BODIES
Examination bodies include;
(a) TVET-CDACC
(b) Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
(c) National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)

EDUCATION FUNDING
Trainees admitted in TVET institutions can apply for education funding through;
(i) Higher Education Loan Board (HELB)
(ii) GoK Scholarship
(iii) CDF
(iv) Sponsors (Churches, NGOs, Individuals etc.)

DUAL TRAINING
Muraga Technical Training Institute is an accredited centre for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) . It offers Dual Training in Catering & Accommodation Level 5, Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy Level 5, Building Technician Level 5 and Automotive Technician Level 4  where trainees spend 50% of their training duration in the Institute and 50% in the industry. 

COLLABORATIONS
To further increase trainees’ enrolment, Muraga Technical Training Institute has established partnerships and collaborations with leading companies to enhance dual training. This will, not only foster partnership relations between the Institute and industries, but also expose trainees to the current and emerging best practices in the industries.