The numbers of training institutions and colleges in Bomet County are surging amid calls for more hands-on approach to education. Let us take a look at some of the leading polytechnics, TVET, and vocational centers with massive enrollments from across the regional divide.
Our guide highlights KNEC certified colleges with a good reputation in career-focused professional courses spanning artisan, certificate, diploma, and higher diploma.
Reports from 2013 indicate that the county had 37 accredited TVET institutions among them five public Technical and Vocational Colleges, 21 public Vocational Training Centers, and 11 private TVCs. The numbers have since doubled withy increased demand for more learning slots.
Which is the best college in Bomet?
1. Bomet Technical and Vocational College
Located in Bomet Town, Bomet Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution established in 2016 to expand access to technical and vocational training in the county.
Telephone
0740 633 820
Founded
2016
Website
www.bometcentraltvc.ac.ke
BTVC offers training in mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, building and civil engineering, business studies, ICT and hospitality, with diploma and certificate options available.
2. Bomet KMTC
Bomet KMTC operates at Longisa in Bomet County, adjacent to Longisa Level 4 Hospital, and began in March 2013 following a community initiative involving the county government and the then Bomet East Member of Parliament, Hon. Beatrice Kones.
Telephone
020 200 8531
Founded
2013
Website
www.kmtc.ac.ke
The campus offers health-focused training, including Certificate and Diploma in Nursing and Certificate in Medical Engineering, making it a specialized option for students pursuing medical careers.
3. Bomet Central Technical and Vocational College
The college was established through the Government of Kenya’s technical-training programme, with no individual founder publicly identified by the institution.
Set in Ndarawetta along the Aisaik–Teganda Road, Bomet Central Technical and Vocational College began operations as a public TVET institution in 2020.
Telephone
0740 633 820
Founded
2020
Website
www.bometcentraltvc.ac.ke
Its programmes span technical and vocational disciplines, while the college has also developed specialist training facilities for areas such as food and beverage and hairdressing and beauty therapy.
4. Konoin Technical Training Institute
Positioned along the Litein–Koiwa–Kipkoibet Road in Mogogosiek, Konoin Technical Training Institute serves students from Konoin and surrounding parts of Bomet County.
Students can pursue courses in electrical and electronics, building and civil engineering, ICT, business, hospitality, agriculture, applied sciences, fashion and design, among other technical fields.
CHETTI teaches fashion design, computerized secretarial studies, tourism management, building technology, food and beverage, ICT, agriculture, plumbing, supply chain management, accountancy, human resource management and other programmes up to diploma level.
6. Sot Technical Training Institute
Situated at Merigi in Bomet East, Sot Technical Training Institute grew from a community initiative that sought to establish a youth polytechnic before receiving support from the Bomet East Constituency Development Fund.
Founded
2014
Website
www.sotinstitute.ac.ke
Sot TTI now provides a broad range of technical, industrial, vocational and entrepreneurial programmes, estimated at 90.
7. Bomet Teachers’ Training College
Bomet Teachers’ Training College is a public teacher-training institution located in Bomet Town.
Telephone
020 211 9004
P.O. Box
51, 20400, Bomet
The college offers teacher-training programmes including Primary Teacher Education, Early Childhood Development and Education, and Diploma in Special Needs Education.
BCA focuses on accounting, business, computer studies, secretarial studies and related professional programmes, with KNEC and KASNEB examination services among its offerings.
9. BTTC, Professional Teacher Education Section
For students interested specifically in teacher preparation, Bomet Teachers Training College provides another established post-secondary route within the county.
Mobile
020 211 9004
Telephone
0723 418 651
Its teacher-education portfolio includes ECDE, Primary Teacher Education and Special Needs Education, alongside subject combinations for teacher trainees.
10. St. Josephine Bakhita Technical Training Institute
The institution belongs to the county’s wider network of vocational and technical training centers, giving learners an alternative route into practical and skills-based education.
Full list of Top 55 colleges in Bomet
Bingwa Youth Polytechnic
Boito Vocational Training Centre
Bomet Central Technical and Vocational College
Bomet College of Accountancy
Bomet College of Business Studies
Bomet Computer Training College
Bomet County Ndarawetta Technical Institute
Bomet Institute of Business Studies
Bomet Institute of Management Studies
Bomet Institute of Technology
Bomet Medical Training College
Bomet Professional Training Institute
Bomet School of Nursing
Bomet Teachers Training College
Bomet Vocational Training Centre
Burgei Vocational Training Centre
Burgei Youth Polytechnic
Chebilat Vocational Training Centre
Chebilat Youth Polytechnic
Chebunyo Institute of Professional Studies
Chepalungu Technical Training Institute
Chepalungu Vocational Training Centre
Eldoret College of Professional Studies – Bomet
Eldoret Technical Training Institute – Bomet
Emkwen Vocational Training Centre
Emkwen Youth Polytechnic
Kabisoge Vocational Training Centre
Kabisoge Youth Polytechnic
Kaboson Vocational Training Centre
Kaboson Youth Polytechnic
Kamung’ei Vocational Training Centre
Kamungei Vocational Training Centre
Kaplong Institute of Professional Studies
Kaplong Vocational Training Centre
Kaplong Vocational Training Centre
Kaplong Youth Polytechnic
Kapsabul Vocational Training Centre
Kapsabul Youth Polytechnic
Kaptebengwet Vocational Training Centre
Kaptebengwet Youth Polytechnic
Keborok Technical Training and Counselling Centre
Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling – Bomet
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Bomet Campus
Kimarwandi Vocational Training Centre
Kimarwandi Youth Polytechnic
Kipleli Vocational Training Centre
Kipleli Youth Polytechnic
Komirmir Vocational Training Centre
Komirmir Youth Polytechnic
Konoin Technical Training Institute
Limos Development College
Limos Development College – Bomet Town
Litein Institute of Professional Studies
Litein Vocational Training Centre
Longisa Institute of Professional Studies
Longisa Technical Institute
Longisa Vocational Training Centre
Manaret Vocational Training Centre
Manaret Youth Polytechnic
Mariva Technical and Computer College
Mogogosiek Institute of Professional Studies
Mogogosiek Vocational Training Centre
Ndai Vocational Training Centre
Ndai Youth Polytechnic
Ndanai Institute of Professional Studies
Ndanai Vocational Training Centre
Ndanai Vocational Training Centre
Seanin Vocational Training Centre
Seanin Youth Polytechnic
Sigor Institute of Professional Studies
Sigor Vocational Training Centre
Silibwet Institute of Professional Studies
Silibwet Vocational Training Centre
Siomo Vocational Training Centre
Siomo Youth Polytechnic
Siongiroi Institute of Professional Studies
Siongiroi Vocational Training Centre
Siwot Vocational Training Centre
Siwot Youth Polytechnic
Soloyot Vocational Training Centre
Soloyot Youth Polytechnic
Sot Technical Training Institute
Sotik Business and Computer College
Sotik College of Professional Studies
Sotik Institute of Business and Technology
Sotik Professional Training Institute
Sotik Technical Training Institute
Sotik Vocational Training Centre
Spring of Hope Riverside College
St. Clare’s Kaplong Medical Training School
St. Clare’s Kaplong Nursing College
St. Clare’s Kaplong School of Nursing
St. Josephine Bakhita Technical Training Institute
Bomet County with a population density of about 900k is opening doors to even more colleges across its five constituencies and 25 county assembly wards.
Colleges across constituencies in Bomet County
No
Constituency
1
Bomet Central
2
Bomet East
3
Chepalungu
4
Konoin
5
Sotik
In conclusion, Bomet offers diverse learning opportunities, from TVET colleges and polytechnics to vocational centers, TTCs, nursing schools and other professional institutions. With options spread across different parts of the county, students can choose institutions that match their preferred courses, career goals and training needs.
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