And, of course, government colleges in Nairobi (like everywhere else in Kenya) have some of the best educational infrastructure for courses like Engineering and ICT.

So, which are some of the best public colleges in Nairobi..

Well, below they are (according to our research here at kenyaeducationguide.com:

Best public colleges in Nairobi – list of public colleges in Nairobi in various categories revealed (public colleges in Nairobi county)

Kenya Institute of Mass Communication- best for journalism, mass communication and media studies

If you want to take mass communication courses such as journalism, perhaps the best place to study is at KIMC (Kenya Institute of Mass Communication) in South B.

The college has been in existence for decades and has trained some of the best media personalities in Kenya ..

Most importantly, they have some of the best training facilities when it comes to courses such as TV/radio programmes production, film/video production, and more.

Contacts:

Call- 0708262895

Website- https://www.kimc.ac.ke/academics/our-courses 

KMTC Nairobi- Best public medical college in Nairobi

Next, if you want to take a medical/health science course such as nursing, clinical medicine, dentistry and the like, the best public medical college you can attend is KMTC Nairobi.

Needless to say, KMTC is renowned by employers not just in Kenya but also outside because of the quality of their trainees.

Probably what is more important about them is that you are likely to intern in some of the largest and busiest hospitals in Nairobi, which means you will get maximum exposure when it comes to course practicals.  

Remember you apply to join KMTC Nairobi through KUCCPS (when the portal opens for KMTC courses intake)

Below are some of their current courses..

• Diploma in Pharmacy
• Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Diploma in Dental Technology
• Diploma in Optometry
• Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Diploma (and higher diploma) in Medical Imaging Sciences
• Certificate, Diploma, (and higher diploma) in Medical Engineering
• Certificate and Diploma in Health Education & Community Health
• Certificate and Diploma in Orthopaedic and Trauma
• Diploma (and higher diploma) in Nursing
• Diploma in Community Oral Health
• Diploma (and higher diploma) in Physiotherapy
• Diploma in Health Records & Information
• Diploma (and higher diploma) in Environmental Health Sciences
• Diploma (and higher diploma) in Clinical Medicine
• Diploma (and higher diploma) in Orthopaedic Technology
• Diploma (and higher diploma) in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Higher diploma & short courses in Health Services Management

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Nairobi technical training institute -Best Public Technical Training Institute

NTTI(Nairobi Technical Training Institute) started a long time ago – in 1951 to be precise and has grown in leaps and bounds to become one of the top 10 best public colleges in Nairobi.

In short, today NTTI is a leader when it comes to Technical Education and TVET programmes such Mechanical engineering, Woodworking and carpentry, Electrical and Automotive engineering, and more.

Here is a look at some of the statistics that proves NTTI as one of the very best government college in Nairobi:

• Total courses to choose from– 54
• Number of students enrolled– Nearly 7000
• Certified technical trainers working with students– 180+
• Number of completed classes(since inception)- 1867

NTTI Location

Along Mogira Road- Just Off Park Road & Ring Road-Ngara (It Is Between Kariokor & Pangani Police Station)- Board Matatus No. 14, 17, 6, 32, 42, 100, 46, Or Even 120

NTTI Contacts

Mobile Number: 0721233394
Email Address: nairobitechnical@gmail.com

Kenya Institute Of Highways & Building Technology – Best government college in Nairobi for road construction and building technology courses

KIHBT(Kenya Institute Of Highways & Building Technology) is arguably the best public college for students seeking skills in roads and highways construction sector.

So we recommend KIHBT if you want to take any of these courses:

• Electronics Mechanics Course
• Construction Plant Mechanics
• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Motor Vehicle Electronics
• Plumbing& Pipe Fitting
• Construction Plant Mechanics
• Electrical Installation Course
• Motor Vehicle Mechanics
• Road Builders Certificate

You can visit KIHBT main campus along Commercial Street(in Nairobi’s Industrial area) for more details or call 0202465760/0202465761

Kenya Utalii College – Best government college in Nairobi for tourism and hospitality courses 

If you’re into hospitality or tourism courses, your best bet if you want to study in a public college is most likely Kenya Utalii College.

Below is a list of Kenya Utalii College courses- see if your dream course is on the list and apply.

• Hospitality Management
• Front Office Operations& Administration
• Culinary Arts
• Food & Beverage
• Events Management
• House Keeping& Laundry Operation
• Front Office Operations
• Pastry and Bakery
• House Keeping& Laundry
• Travel& Tourism Management
• Tour Guiding& Administration
• Travel& Tour Operations
• Tour Guiding& Administration

You can apply here

Kenya film school – Best public college in Nairobi for filmmaking

Kenya Film School (KFS) can be a fantastic choice too but this time for film-making and related courses including:

• Video Editing
• Scripting
• Sound Engineering
• Directing
• Cinematography

KFS is inside Moi International Sporting Center, Kasarani(Along Thika superhighway) and has been specializing in film-making courses from day one (meaning they have loads of experience)

So check them out if your passion is cinematography.

Simply call 0773 541512 or email them at info@kenyafilmschool.go.ke 

Kenya school of TVET  – best Government Owned College in Nairobi for Technical Education Trainers

Assuming you want to become a trainer in one of Kenya’s TVET colleges (both public and private), you will have made a very good decision if you enroll at Kenya school of TVET (formerly KTTC).

Why?

Because Kenya school of TVET is the only dedicated training college for TVET Colleges’ trainers in Kenya..

What’s more?

Graduates of Kenya school of TVET are known to be top performers so employers (including the public service commission) appear to rate them a little more highly than graduates from other institutions.

Remember that Kenya school of TVET is at Gigiri(next to UN offices, Gigiri).

Call them on 0707444222(Safaricom) or 0786444600(Airtel)

Best public colleges in Nairobi – other colleges to consider

The following colleges are also excellent and are within a touching distance of Nairobi CBD:

AHITI Kabete

This is a good institute for courses in animal health/production or leather technology.

Call 0769702555 or 0100995985

PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute

PC Kinyanjui technical training institute is also a good option for TVET programmes such as Food and Beverage, Agriculture, Building Technology, Food Technology, and Catering.

The College is in Dagoretti South(Riruta) Just Off Kabiria Road-Nairobi and you can call 0721 480 199 or 0773 829 417

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Best technical colleges in Nairobi

As I mentioned, these are just some of the best technical colleges in Nairobi based on factors like learning facilities, quality of training, exam pass rate, and more.

Railway Training Institute (RTI)

This is one of the grandfathers of technical colleges in Nairobi- RTI has been open since the colonial days (it was opened in 1956) so it’s really well established.

Technical Courses here include:

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Building & Construction diploma
• Plumbing

Visit them at South B, Nairobi

Call  0740 859121 for help.

Kasarani Technical and Vocational College

Kasarani TVC is, in general, well-equipped and a potentially good college for KUCCPS technical certificate and diploma-level programmes in engineering.

And they do excel in extra-curricular activities including Drama and acting so if you love such, then it is a nice place to be.

In addition, it’s a fairly new college so there’s no overcrowding.

Did I mention that it is on the outskirts of Nairobi- at Kamulu shopping centre (off Kangundo road) so no terrible traffic or noise?

Call 0716 685054 or email them at kasaranitechnical@gmail.com

PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute

Another older college to be ranked among the best technical colleges in Nairobi is

PC Kinyanjui TTI- This TVET-accredited public college offers a range of technical programmes at the artisan level, certificate level, and diploma level too.

These include:

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Electrical Installation-artisan
• Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Motor Vehicle Mechanics
• Building Technology
• Civil Engineering

The college is in Riruta Satellite just Off Kabiria Road(Dagoretti South), Nairobi

Call 0721 480 199 or 0773 829 417 for assistance.

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Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf

This is another government technical tertiary college in Nairobi specializing in training students with hearing impairment in areas such as:

• Mobile Phone Repair
• Electrical Installation
• Motor Vehicle Mechanics
• Welding & Fabrication
• Carpentry & Joinery
• General Agriculture
• Building Technology
• Masonry
• Solar Photovoltaic

The college is along Karen Road (Karen- Nairobi)

Call 0722677859 or 0727251412 or visit www.kttideaf.ac.ke to learn more.

Other government technical colleges in Nairobi

Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT)

If your passion is public works or building technologies, then KIHBT can be your best bet when it comes to Nairobi government technical colleges.

You can learn construction management course, plant operator course, architecture course, quantity surveying course, masonry course, and more.

Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology Nairobi campus is located along Commercial Street, Industrial area, Nairobi and you can call  0202465760 or 0202465761 for further help.

Kenya Water Institute(KEWI)

And if you’re looking at pursuing water resource management or water-related engineering courses, then KEWI is one of the best TVET colleges in Nairobi for these kinds of technical courses.

Just know that the least entry requirement for their technical diploma courses is C- and most need you to have credits in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry (or Physical Science).

Many of KEWI’s technical courses take 3 years to complete.

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East African school of Aviation(EASA)

What about technical colleges in Nairobi offering Civil Aviation technical courses?

Well, that is where EASA(East African school of Aviation) comes in..

You can join EASA for technical aviation courses like:

1. Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Airframes& Engines)
2. Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering(Avionics)
3. Aircraft Maintenance License certificate

The college is in Embakasi, just Off Airport North Rd, Nairobi and you can reach out to them via phone nos 0716 164229 or 0716 164230

Nairobi Technical Training Institute

Nairobi technical training institute is another public tertiary institution operating under Ministry of Education(State Department of Vocational/Technical Training).

It’s a popular institution with over 54 courses and over 150 certified technical trainers.

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More Nairobi technical colleges

Kabete National Polytechnic (Kabete Technical Training Institute)

Location: Waiyaki Way (just near Uthiru market) in Kiambu County

Phone Contact: 0702351423

Email address: kabetetechnical@yahoo.com

Kajiado West Technical& Vocational College

Location: Ngong town(in the outskirts)

Email address: kajiadowesttvc@gmail.com

Kiambu Institute of Science& Technology

Location: Along Kiambu Road about 14 kms from the Nairobi city center

Email address: principal@kist.ac.ke

Telephone numbers: 0727 807 713/ 0734 207 663

Kamukunji Technical Vocational College

Location:  Riruta (Off Kabiria Rd), Dagoretti South, Nairobi

Telephone numbers:  0110 099913

Email address: kamukunjitvc@gmail.com

Kenya Institute of Professional Studies (KIPS Technical) – one of the best private technical colleges in Nairobi

Location: Just opposite Mirema Drive, near Coop Bank

Website: visit https://www.kips.ac.ke/

Which is the best technical college in Kenya

Well, there’s no way of ranking but in general, most of the government approved technical colleges are good enough and have excellent facilities.

After all, it doesn’t matter where you go to college- what matters is the effort you put wherever you are. Building cannot make you pass …you must put in the work and be curious enough to get the right skills.

So just do your due diligence- speak to former students and check Google reviews- on the college you have in mind and join if satisfied.

Good luck.

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