Abagusii people are notorious for embracing western education with a fixed eye on white-collar jobs. As a result, the number of nationwide colleges in Kisii County is nearly breaking the academic ceiling. Top on the list of preferred learning centres are detailed below.
In the region are several higher learning institutions in various levels of learning. These centres of excellence are not only smashing illiteracy but also equipping young people with relevant professional skills.
The oldest and most celebrated technical college in Gusiiland, Kisii National Polytechnic stands as a symbol of community-driven education. It sits along the Nairobi–Kisii Highway in Kisii Town.
Abagusii community leaders, including farmers from the Kisii Cooperative Union, Gusii County Council members, and local businessmen, founded it on 19th December 1971 through the harambee spirit.
Telephone
+254 700 152177
Founded
1971
Website
www.kisiipoly.ac.ke
KNP now offers over 74 programmes at Artisan, Certificate, Diploma, and Higher Diploma levels. Key departments cover Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Building & Civil Engineering, Hospitality, Fashion & Design, Pharmaceutical Technology, and Business Management.
2. KMTC Kisii
KMTC Kisii equips students with practical, career-ready medical skills in the heart of Gusiiland. The campus sits in Kisii Town, Kisii County, conveniently close to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, a key site for student clinical placements.
The Ministry of Health founded Kenya Medical Training College nationally in 1927, and the Kisii campus later joined the network as part of KMTC’s countrywide expansion strategy.
Telephone
+254 797 129320
Founded
1927
Website
www.kmtc.ac.ke
KMTC Kisii delivers diploma and certificate programmes across seven faculties, including Clinical Sciences, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Diagnostic Sciences, and Public Health.
Popular courses at this campus include Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Diploma in Community Health Nursing, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Diploma in Pharmacy, and Certificate in Community Health.
3. Keroka Technical Training Institute (KTTI)
A centre of excellence that put Keroka town firmly on Kenya’s academic map, KTTI ranks among the most respected public TVET institutions in the region. The institute sits off Masiba Road in Nyaribari Masaba, Kisii County.
The government established it in 1991, specifically as a Centre of Excellence in Automotive Engineering.
Telephone
+254 726 588558
Founded
1991
Website
www.kerokatechnical.ac.ke
KTTI now delivers over 90 courses spanning engineering, hospitality, business, ICT, and agriculture. Intakes run in January, May, and September.
4. Borabu Technical and Vocational College
Serving communities on the Kisii–Nyamira border, Borabu TVC extends quality vocational training to students in underserved areas of the southern county.
The college sits in the Borabu Sub-County and operates under the technical oversight of Kisii National Polytechnic.
Telephone
+254 700 152177
Founding Year
c. 2000s
Website
www.kisiipoly.ac.ke
Programmes cover motor vehicle mechanics, electrical installation, business studies, and other technical trades.
5. Kenyenya Teachers’ Training College
Kenyenya TTC plays a vital role in producing primary school teachers who shape young minds across Kisii and beyond.
It stands on a 50-acre parcel in Riokindo zone, Kenyenya Sub-County, Kisii County. The Ministry of Education established it in May 2012, specifically to replace the former Kisii Teachers College.
Telephone
+254 722 603963
Founded
2012
Website
www.kenyenyattc.ac.ke
Two flagship programmes define this college: the Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE) and the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE).
6. RAM Training College
Few health-focused colleges in Kisii County rival the reputation that RAM college has built over the past 15 years.
Located in Kisii Town, it launched in 2009 with a single focus on Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing. The Ministry of Education registers it under the TVET Act No. 29 of 2013, and it also serves as KNEC Examination Centre No. 70310.
Telephone
+254 721 332105
Founded
2009
Website
www.ramtrainingcollege.co.ke
The college now offers Diplomas and Certificates in Nursing (KRCHN), Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Medical Social Work, Perioperative Theatre Technology, Community Health, and Emergency Medical Technician training.
7. Intraglobal Training Institute – Kisii Campus
A branch of one of Kenya’s most diversified private training networks, Intraglobal Training Institute brings big-city educational variety to Kisii County residents.
Situated on the 2nd floor of Kisii Auto House, Hospital Road (opposite Post Bank), it gives students convenient access in the town centre.
The parent institution traces its roots to 1990, when founders launched it in Nairobi to deliver quality professional training.
Telephone
+254 708 593930
Founded
1990
Website
www.intraglobaltraininginstitute.org
Programmes at the Kisii campus span Peace and Conflict Resolution, Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Travel and Tourism, Supply Chain Management, Motor Vehicle Mechanics, and Automotive Engineering.
8. BEAM International Training Centre – Kisii Campus
A lively, career-focused college, BEAM International draws ambitious students seeking professional qualifications in Kisii County.
The campus sits at Nyangusu Market along the Kisii–Kilgoris road, next to Akemo Hospital. The parent institution launched in Nairobi before expanding to Kisii, Kitengela, and the Nyangusu Market location.
Telephone
+254 720 200473
Founded
c. 2000s
Website
www.beamtraincentre.com
BEAM specialises in Business Studies, Accounting, Social Sciences, Mass Communication, and ICT.
9. Riatirimba Technical and Vocational College
A growing public TVET college, Riatirimba has rapidly built a solid reputation for hands-on technical training in the Gesusu area of Kisii County.
Telephone
+254 723 077477
Founded
c. 2012
Website
www.riatirimbatvc.ac.ke
Courses include Automotive Engineering, Computer Application Packages, and other programmes accredited by KNEC and TVET-CDACC.
10. Citizen College
A private college making professional education accessible to Kisii residents who prefer flexible study pathways, Citizen College brings practical training to the heart of the county. I
Telephone
+254 790 501952
Founded
c. 2005
Website
www.citizencollege.ac.ke
Citizen college delivers programmes in Business Administration, Computer Studies, Secretarial Management, Accounting, and Community Development at both certificate and diploma levels. Students seeking affordable, practical qualifications.
African International College of Management and Technology
Angelic Training College
Bombaba Vocational Training Center
Bosansa Vocational Training Centre
Careling College of Medical Science and Technology Training
Citizen College
Ekerubo Technical Training Centre
Ekioga Vocational Training Centre
Elgon View College – Kisii
Enchoro Vocational Training Centre
Entanke Vocational Training Centre
Equip Africa Institute – Kisii
Etago Vocational Training Centre
Gesusu Vocational Training Centre
Gionseri Vocational Training Centre
Gotichaki Vocational Training Center
Gucha South Vocational Training Centre
Gusii College of Medical Training
Gusii Institute of Technology
Hitech College of Accountancy
Intraglobal Training Institute
Irungu Vocational Training Center
Itierio Vocational Training Centre
Kahawa Training College
Kamel Park Training College
Kenyenya Institute of Professional Studies
Kenyenya Teachers Training College
Kenyenya Technical Training Centre
Kenyenya Vocational Training Centre
Keroka College of Professional Studies
Keroka Technical Training Institute
Keumbu Vocational Training Centre
KIHBT – Kisii Training Centre
Kiobegi Vocational Training Center
Kioge Vocational Training Center
Kisii Agricultural Training Centre (KATC)
Kisii Business and Technical College
Kisii College of Accountancy
Kisii College of Computer Studies
Kisii College of Nursing and Midwifery
Kisii College of Professional Studies
Kisii Impact Institute of Science and Technology
Kisii Institute of Business Studies
Kisii Institute of Health Sciences
Kisii Institute of Professional Counselling
Kisii Institute of Technology
Kisii Medical Training Institute
Kisii Professional Training Institute
Kisii School of Medical Training
Kisii Staff Training College
Kisii University TVET Institute
KTI Institute
Machoge Technical Training Institute
Mcom Technology Training College
Mosocho Vocational Training Centre
Nayolites Computer and Media College
Nayolites Film Academy College
Nyabinyinyi Vocational Training Center
Nyaburumbasi Vocational Training Center
Nyachogocho Vocational Training Centre
Nyagonyi E.L.C.K Vocational Training Center
Nyakoora Vocational Training Centre
Nyamache School of Health Sciences
Nyamache Technical Training Centre
Nyamache Vocational Training Centre
Nyamagesa Vocational Training Centre
Nyamagundo Vocational Training Centre
Nyamondo Vocational Training Center
Nyanchwa Adventist College
Nyanchwa Teachers Training College
Nyangusu Vocational Training Center
Nyaore Vocational Training Center
Nyasembe Vocational Training Center
Ogembo Institute of Technology
Ogembo Technical Training Centre
Ogembo Vocational Training Centre
Plateaux Technical College – Kisii
Raganga Vocational Training Center
Ram Training College
Remmi Beauty College
Remmi Technical College – Kisii
Riatirimba Technical and Vocational College
Riatirimba Vocational Training Center
Riragia Technical and Vocational College
Risamwera Vocational Training Center
Shujaa Training Institute of Development Studies
Somawise College
St. Anne’s College – Kisii
St. Camillus College of Nursing
St. Kizito Nyamagwa Vocational Training Centre
St. Paul’s Teachers College
St. Therese Vocational Training Community College
Tabaka College of Health Sciences
Tabaka School of Nursing
Tabaka Vocational Training Centre
The Esmart Technical College
The Kisii National Polytechnic
Tumaini Teachers Training College
Ufanisi International Hospitality College
Vitality Institute of Education and Training
Kisii County sits in the highland heart of Nyanza, and its colleges have become a major draw for students across western Kenya.
Each institution offers distinct courses ranging from cutting-edge engineering workshops to teacher training and health sciences.
Get in touch today for more details on courses, fee structure, intakes, and admissions.
Colleges across constituencies in Kisii County
No
Constituency
1
Bobasi
2
Bomachoge Borabu
3
Bomachoge Chache
4
Bonchari
5
Kitutu Chache North
6
Kitutu Chache South
7
Nyaribari Chache
8
Nyaribari Masaba
9
South Mugirango
In the list of colleges in Kisii County are those that opened and launched during the tenure of regional education ministers such as Julius Migori Ogamba, Ezekiel Machogu, super CS Fred Matiangi, and Prof Ongeri.
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