Finding the best colleges in Kenya can be challenging given that there are so many options to choose from.

However, when looking for a good college, it’s important to consider factors such as the college’s reputation, the fields in which they excel, and the facilities available.

This will assist you in determining the best college for you depending on the course you wish to pursue.

So, you’re looking for the best public colleges in Kenya, right?

If you answered yes, then this informative guide is for you. We will provide you with detailed information about the best public colleges in Kenya to help you make an informed decision.

Let’s get started…

Best public colleges in Kenya

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) – Best public college for medical/health-related studies

When it comes to medical-related diplomas and certificates, KMTC is without a doubt the best public medical college in Kenya.

Besides, it has 72 campuses strategically distributed across the country and which produces some of the best medics every year.

So, if you want to study clinical medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, medical engineering, and other medical-related fields at the certificate/diploma levels, KMTC is unquestionably the best public medical college to attend.

It’s worth noting that the best way to apply to KMTC is through KUCCPS, when the portal opens for KMTC courses intake.

Click here to see a list of the courses available at KMTC.

KMTC Contacts:

Phone no.: 0706 541 869, 0737 352 543, 0770 999 657, or 020 272 5711/2/3/4

Email: info@kmtc.ac.ke (for enquiries), or admissions@kmtc.ac.ke (for admissions)

Website: https://kmtc.ac.ke/

Kenya Institute of Mass Communication – Best public college for journalism and mass communication

KIMC has a long history of providing excellent journalism, mass communication, and media studies courses.

Needless to say, the school is equipped with cutting-edge technology for training in radio and television production, film production, print and broadcast journalism, studio technology, and other areas.

So, KIMC is the best choice for media studies.

KIMC Contacts:

Location: South B, Nairobi

Phone no.: 0708262895

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

Kenya Institute Of Highways & Building Technology (KIHBT) – Best public college for road construction and building technology courses

KIHBT is undoubtedly the best public college, when it comes to learning skills in the road and highway construction industry.

They have their campuses in Nairobi, Ngong, and Kisii.

KIHBT main campus is located in Nairobi Industrial Area, along Commercial Street.

Also you can reach them through 020 246 5760 or 020 246 5761

Kenya Utalii College – Best public college for hospitality courses

Kenya Utalii College (located along the Thika-Superhighway) is a prestigious institution known for producing the best chefs, hotel managers, tour guides, and other hospitality staff in the country.

So, if you want to pursue a diploma or certificate in hospitality or tourism, this is the college to attend.

To view their courses, go here.

Kenya School of Film – Best public college for film production

Kenya Film School is the best option for film production courses as well as other related courses like video editing, scripting, sound engineering, directing, and cinematography.

Click here to see their complete course listing.

You can find the school at Moi International Sporting Center in Kasarani, along the Thika-Superhighway, or reach them at 0773 541 512 for more information.

Kenya wildlife service training institute – Best public college for wildlife studies

Keep in mind that the KWSTI is now known as the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (after being separated from the Kenya Wildlife Service-KWS).

It is located in Naivasha and primarily focuses on wildlife management courses.

So, if you are interested in any wildlife management courses, then this is the best college to study at.

Contacts:

Phone no.: 0700 000 321 or 0731 919 465

Email: wrti@wrti.go.ke

Website: https://application.wrti.go.ke/our-programmes

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Best public agriculture colleges in Kenya

Perhaps you are interested in agriculture and want to work in agribusiness or in the agriculture industry in general. Here are the best agricultural public colleges in the country:

• Bukura Agricultural College – Mumias Central

Tel no.: 020 350 5479 or 020 234 9265

Email: principal@bukuracollege.ac.ke

• Kenya School of Agriculture – Nyeri

Phone no.: 0115 084 817 or 020 263 7367

Email: info@ksa.ac.ke

• Sigalagala National polytechnic – Kakamega

Best teaching public colleges in Kenya

If you are interested in becoming a teacher in primary, secondary, or TVET education, simply enroll in one of the government’s teacher training colleges.

Here are some of the best teachers training colleges in Kenya:

For primary education option:

• Kamwenja TTC – Nyeri County
• Egoji TTC – Meru County
• Shanzu TTC – Mombasa County
• Aberdare TTC – Nyahururu
• Bondo TTC – Bondo County

For secondary education option:

• Kagumo TTC – Nyeri County
• Kibabii Diploma TTC – Bungoma County
• Lugari Diploma TTC – Kakamega County

Similarly, if you want to be a trainer at any of TVET colleges in Kenya, the Kenya School of TVET (formerly known as KTTC) is the best school to attend.

Best public engineering colleges in Kenya

If you want to pursue a certificate or diploma in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics, or any other engineering course), the following are the best engineering colleges in Kenya:

• Kitale National Polytechnic
• Kisumu National Polytechnic
• Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
• Thika Technical Training Institute – Thika
• Bumbe Technical Training Institute – Busia
• Nairobi Technical Training Institute – Nairobi
• C Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute – Nairobi
• Mukurweini Technical Training Institute – Nyeri
• Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology – Nakuru

To get admission for an engineering course at any of these colleges, make sure to apply through KUCCPS (when the portal opens).

Bandari College – Best public college for marine studies in Kenya

Bandari College is located in Mombasa town near the Kilindini seaport.

The College was established primarily to provide in-house port operations and cargo handling training to Kenya Ports Authority employees.

It does, however, now provide training to anyone interested in working in the marine industry.

To be considered for admission to any maritime courses at Bandari College, apply through KUCCPS (when the portal opens) or directly through their website.

NITA – Best for short technical courses

NITA (National Industrial Training Authority) primarily offers short-specialist courses to anyone who has completed high school and wishes to gain skills that will enable them to begin earning within a short time.

So, if you want to take short technical courses like electrical installation, welding & fabrication, plumbing, and so on, consider enrolling at NITA.

You can reach them by calling 0720 917 897, 0736 290 676, 0772 212 488, or 020 269 5586, for more information.

Kabete National Polytechnic

Kabete Poly offers a variety of trade tests, artisan courses, and certificate and diploma programs in fields such as civil engineering, electrical engineering, and electronics, as well as business courses.

Contacts: 0713 338 683

Nyeri National Polytechnic

Nyeri Poly has grown tremendously since it was elevated from a technical training institute to a national polytechnic in 2016, and it is now regarded as one of Kenya’s top polytechnics.

It is thus an excellent choice for TVET programs such as Food and Beverage, Building Technology, Food Technology and Catering, applied biology, fashion design, analytical chemistry, environmental sciences, and more.

Their contacts are: 0724 477 942 / +254 (061) 203 2330.

Best public colleges in Kenya – other colleges to consider

• Eldoret National Polytechnic – 0714 871 685 or 0738 092 126
• Meru National Polytechnic – 0719 347059 or 0742 428095
• Kisii National Polytechnic – 0700152177 or 0752031300
• North Eastern Province National Polytechnic – 0716 061788
• Maasai Technical Training Institute – 0727 738 161
• Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
• Coast Institute of Technology – 020 216 9229
• Tseikuru Technical and Training College – 0714 153 024
• Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology – 0711 158 158
• Bureti Technical Vocational College – 0704 453 337 or 07 42 888 444
• Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Training Institute – 0700 334 477
• Mawego Technical Training Institute – 0734 156 640
• Baringo Technical Training Institute – 0718 524 796 or 0702 191 409

Best public colleges in Kenya – Final word

So there you have it: our list of the best public colleges in Kenya.

Hopefully, you’ll be able to make an informed choice about which college to attend based on the course you want to pursue.

Remember that public colleges are always a better choice in terms of fees (they are less expensive) than private colleges.

All the best!

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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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Aviation colleges in Nairobi and courses offered 

TVET colleges in Nairobi [Government sponsored and Private]

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Now,in Kenya, there are a ton of colleges but naturally, there are some which stand out in different fields with some being the best, in our opinion, depending on the course you want to pursue.

For example, KMTC is the absolute number 1 college in Kenya when it comes to medical related diplomas and certificates.

Likewise, Boma International Hospitality college has very good reviews from students but this time for hospitality and hotel management field.

There are many others number 1 in different and because we want to help you make an informed choice, below are some of the Best colleges in Kenya and courses offered as rated by our experts.

Go through the list and see which institution (our list includes both leading private and public colleges) will best suit you.

Best colleges in Kenya and courses offered

Best College in Kenya for Medical Studies

KMTC (Public)

I have already told you about KMTC being our number one pick if you want to take a medical related diploma/certificate.

They also teach quite a few excellent short courses as you will see in the list below..

Courses offered at KMTC (for KCSE graduates)

Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics

For those who want to become nutritionists

Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology

For those who want to become record management officers at public and private hospitals (not very marketable)

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences

For those who want to become lab technicians (you will be working in medical laboratories, testing lab specimens as part of helping doctors and clinical officers diagnose what is ailing patients)

Diploma in Physiotherapy

For those who want to become physiotherapists

ALSO READ:

Is physiotherapy marketable in Kenya?

Diploma in Medical Engineering

For those who want to become technicians who will be repairing and maintaining assorted medical equipment and machines (e.g. X-ray machines)

ALSO READ:

Is medical engineering marketable in Kenya?

Medical Engineering Courses in Kenya(All you need to know)

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Diploma in Public Health

For those who want to become public health officers(under county governments)

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Diploma in Health Promotion

For those who want to work in specific health promotion roles(not very marketable)

Diploma in Medical Social Work

For those who want to become social workers specializing in medical services(Medical social workers usually focuses on the emotional and physical needs of a patient undergoing medical treatment)

Diploma in Health Counseling

For those who want to become psychologists/counselors at hospitals (you counsel patients who are recovering from trauma/terrible illnesses to give them hope)

Diploma in Community Health

For those who want to become community health workers

ALSO READ:

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Certificate courses at KMTC

If you did not mean the minimum requirements for the above KMTC diplomas, you can consider the following certificate courses then upgrade later to the relevant Diploma at KMTC(where applicable).

• Certificate in Health Records& Information Technology
• Certificate in Nutrition& Dietetics
• Certificate in Medical Engineering
• Certificate in Public Health
• Certificate in Community Health Assistant
• Certificate in Medical Emergency Technician

ALSO READ:

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Best Hospitality, Tourism studies, and Catering Colleges in Kenya

Kenya Utalii College – Public

Utalii College has been one of the most globally recognized premier Hospitality/Tourism training Institution in Kenya and it is where many of Kenya’s leading chefs and other hospitality staff honed their skills.

Remember Utalii is government owned so the fee is not that expensive.

Utalii College Courses

• Hotel Management (MA)
• Travel& Tourism Management(TTM)
• Travel Operations
• Tour Guiding& Administration(TG)
• Front Office Operations(FO)
• Food Production(FP)
• House Keeping & Laundry(HL)
• Food& Beverage Service & Sales

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Boma International Hospitality College – Private

BIHC excels in nurturing those who want to create a thriving career in the hospitality sector and could make your dream of working in a 5-star hotel come true.

In fact, BOMA is one of the very few colleges offering internationally accepted Hospitality Management courses locally.

Courses at Boma International Hospitality College

• Swiss Diploma in International Hospitality Management
• Swiss Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Certificate in Hospitality Operations
• Certificate in Culinary Operations
• International Cookery
• Pastry and Bakery
• Certificate in Baking & Patisserie
• The art of Mixology
• Coffee Barista Course

See their entry requirements here

Amboseli Institute Of Hospitality And Technology(Thika)- Private

Amboseli (in Thika) has been in operation for quite a long time and is another excellent college when it comes to hospitality.

Courses offered at Amboseli Institute Of Hospitality

• Diploma-Hospitality Management
• Certificate -Hospitality Management
• Diploma -Food Production
• Certificate -Food Production
• Diploma -Food& Beverage Sale& Service
• Certificate-Food& Beverage Sale& Service
• Diploma Pastry& Bakery
• Certificate in Pastry& Bakery
• Artisan Cookery& Bakery
• Artisan Pastry& Bakery

Download Amboseli Institute brochure

Eldoret technical training institute

ETTI(Eldoret technical training institute) is another modern and dynamic college that has been slowly gaining fame thanks to its highly rated courses and facilities in the Hospitality field.

Below are their Hospitality courses:

• Catering, Accommodation(Service & Management)
• Food& Beverage Production& Service
• Food& Beverage Management
• International Travel& Tour guiding
• International Travel& Tourism Management
• Hotel, Catering& Hospitality Management

Call 0725 818644 to learn more

Best colleges in Kenya and courses offered – continued

Best Beauty Colleges in Kenya

If you’re looking for a good college in Kenya for beauty courses such as cosmetology and hair dressing, we recommend you check out the following institutions.

Vera beauty and Fashion College Nairobi – private

Vera Beauty and Fashion College is one of the top beauty and fashion colleges in Kenya and a good best for courses such as beauty therapy, hairdressing, cosmetology, and the like.

You can also enroll here for barbering course in Kenya.

The main examiner is KNEC(Kenya National Examinations Council) so you are assured of getting a recognized certificate.

Please visit their website/social media handles to learn more.

Ashleys Hair and Beauty Academy – private

Owned by Terry Mungai, a veteran entrepreneur in the beauty industry in Kenya, Ashleys has some cool courses in beauty therapy, hairdressing, and even nail technology.

One advantage of studying here is getting attachment at Mungai’s  many salons in Nairobi.

Contact them using the numbers below:

• Ashleys Ruaka Campus: 0723122911
• Ashleys BuruBuru Campus:0728880986
• Ashleys NRB (CBD) Campus:0722391864
• Ashleys Nakuru Campus:0753992219
• Ashleys Nail Tech Academy(Westlands):0726465106

Beauty point college – private

Beauty Point College could be your other good option when it comes to hair/beauty therapy courses in Kenya.

The main campus is at at Beaver House(Tom Mboya Street), Nairobi.

Consider them if you’re looking at pursuing any of these courses:

1. Diploma in Cosmetology
2. Diploma/Certificate- Beauty Therapy
3. Diploma/Certificate- Hairdressing
4. Certificate in Barbering
5. Certificate -Nail Technology
6. Certificate -Salon Management
7. Diploma -Holistic Therapy
8. Tutor’s Training Course(if you want to become a hair and dressing tutor)

Call  0708255679 for more info.

Nyeri national polytechnic – Public

Since being upgraded to a National Polytechnic several years ago, Nyeri National Polytechnic has gone from strength to strength and is now one of the best places to study for your certificate/diploma in Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, etc.

ALSO READ:

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Best Kenyan colleges and courses offered –more recommendations

Best in Engineering including Best colleges offering civil engineering in Kenya

Below are some of the best colleges in Engineering in Kenya:

Kitale National Polytechnic – public

KNP(Kitale national polytechnic) is an ISO 9001: 2015 Certified College and has excellent training facilities for engineering programmes.

Their most popular engineering courses are:

• Diploma in Electrical& Electronic Engineering
• Diploma -Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma -Civil Engineering

ALSO READ:

List of Top Ten Polytechnics in Kenya

Bumbe Technical Training Institute-Public

At Bumbe TTI(Bumbe Technical Training Institute), you will get outstanding facilities for courses such as Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering as well as Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Bumbe TTI is in FUNYULA (BUSIA) and you can reach them via 0736391750.

Kisumu National Poly-Public

We also recommend Kisumu National Polytechnic for engineering courses in Kenya including:

• Diploma – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Diploma -Mechanical Engineering course
• Diploma -Civil Engineering

Like many of the public institutions in this Best colleges in Kenya and courses offered list, you can apply for admission to Kisumu National Poly via KUCCPS if you’d like to join them.

Kenya Coast Polytechnic-Public (probably one of the top 20 best colleges in Kenya in Engineering studies)

Kenya coast national polytechnic teaches these engineering courses awesomely with students passing very well consistently:

• Diploma – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Diploma -Mechanical Engineering course
• Diploma in Building & Civil engineering
• Diploma – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Diploma -Mechanical Engineering course
• Diploma -Civil Engineering
• Diploma-Automotive Engineering
• Telecommunication Engineering

Contact them via 0710 389 727 OR 0712 725 554

Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology(KIHBT)-Public (under state department of public works)

While KIHBT offers some of the standard engineering courses (think of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering), the college truly outshines nearly everyone else when it comes to the Diploma in Highways Engineering.

So go there if you want to spend your life as an expert specializing in roads and Highways Engineering in Kenya.

Campuses are in Nairobi and Kisii among other locations.

Contact: Email your questions to principal@kihbt.ac.ke

Thika Technical Training Institute- Public

Also regarded highly for engineering certificates and diploma courses in Kenya is Thika Technical Training Institute.

The college is next to Mt Kenya University (Main Campus) in Thika and is one of the oldest premier technical training institutes in Kenya.

Visit Thika TTI website or reach out to them directly if you’d want to learn more about their popular engineering programs (Mechanical Engineering, Civil engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering).

Mukurweini technical training institute- Public

A fairly new kid on the block that has emerged as a shining star in the TVET field is Mukurweini technical training institute in Nyeri.

Check them out here

PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute- Public

You will find PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute  at Riruta Satellite, Nairobi and you can choose to study there for your engineering Diploma/certificate.

ALSO READ:

PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute Fee Structure

Best ICT Colleges in Kenya

Below are our number one recommendations if you want to do ICT(remember ICT has many opportunities both in self-employment or in formal employment):

1. KCA University Technical College
2. Zetech College-Private
3. Laikipia East Technical And Vocational College- Public
4. Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute- Public
5. Sigalagala National Polytechnic- Public
6. Moringa School (for programming/coding courses only) – Private
7. Kenya Coast National Polytechnic- Public

Best Colleges for Fashion Design in Kenya

Below are my top 3 picks for students who are looking to study fashion and design course in Kenya:

• Mcensal School of Fashion Design-Private (one of the top 10 best colleges in Kenya in fashion and design studies)
• Evelyne College of Fashion Design-Private
• Delight Tailoring Fashion & Design School Nairobi-Private

READ:

Fashion and Design Schools in Kenya [Best 5 schools plus requirements]

Is fashion and design marketable in Kenya?

Best Colleges for CPA and Accounting courses

If you want to do CPA/ATD course in Kenya, go to either Summit Institute of Professionals-Nairobi (private) or Royal School of Business- Nairobi (private)

There are a couple of other great colleges for CPA in Kenya that you may consider across the county but the above two are superb.

ALSO READ:

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Best Agriculture Colleges in Kenya

If your dream career is in the agribusiness or the general agriculture industry (may be you want to become a field extension officer or a vet), these are the 2 leading institutions:

• Bukura Agricultural College- Mumias Central (Public)- Call 0706-207233
• Kenya School of Agriculture -Nyeri(Public)- Call 0115 084817

Best teaching Colleges in Kenya

I suggest you check out the following teachers colleges in Kenya if you have a passion for teaching:

• Kagumo Teachers –Secondary school teachers
• Kibabii Teachers College–Secondary school teachers
• Kibabii Secondary Diploma Teachers College- Secondary school teachers

All the three are obviously public.

Best primary teachers and ECDE Colleges (private and public)

Meanwhile, you probably will be in safe hands if you enroll in any of these colleges if you’re looking into a career as a primary school/ECDE teacher:

1. Nakuru teachers college- Nakuru (Call 0726 887015)
2. Machakos Teachers College- Machakos (Call 0700 393590)
3. Othaya teachers College- Nyeri (Call 0742 606195)
4. Kamwenja Teachers College- Nyeri (Call 0726 238 121)
5. Kaimosi Teachers’ Training College-Vihiga(Call 0705-564-121)
6. Kigari Teachers Training College-Embu(Call 0721-687772)
7. Ugenya Teachers Training College-Siaya(Call 0737297313)
8. Tambach Teachers Training College- Elgeyo Marakwet(Call 0727 705 244)

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Best for Film and Media Studies (as well as Art and Music)

If you’re into creative arts, journalism, and fine arts, consider the following institutions:

1. Aberdares School of Music and Performing Arts –Private(Good for music training and one of the best colleges in Kenya offering certificate courses in performing arts)- call 0111 819000
2. Africa Digital Media Institute-Private(Good for courses like photography)-Call 0706 349696
3. Kenya Film School-Public(great for film production courses)-Call 0773 541512
4. Kenya Institute of Mass Communication-Public(number 1 for journalism and media studies)-Call 020 551555
5. Talanta Institute-Private(nice for music production)- Call 0734 777778
6. Buruburu Institute of Fine arts(best for fine art courses)- Call 0721 837917

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Best colleges in Kenya and courses offered – final thoughts

So there goes our list of Best colleges in Kenya and courses offered including  some of the best colleges in Nairobi and some of the best public colleges in Kenya.

Do not forget that there are a significant number of new TVET colleges that are quickly catching up with the colleges in this list especially the centers of excellence in specific fields so do not ignore that small TVET in your neighborhood- it could be a gem.

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Below is list of recognized colleges in Kenya and their contacts (majority are government sponsored colleges – unless marked Private Institution)

Please note that these are KUCCPS registered colleges and include KUCCPS registered public colleges in Kenya including Teachers Training Colleges as well as some private TVET colleges in Kenya).

List of recognized colleges in Kenya and their contacts

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