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Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology Details

Address
P.O Box 414-00900, Kiambu, Kenya
Location
Kiambu
Telephone
0734 207 663, 0727 807 713
Alternative Phone
020 3522550
Email Address
principal@kist.ac.ke
College Website
www.kist.ac.ke
Category
Technical Training

About Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology

This is a technical industrial, vocational & Entrepreneurship Training (TVET) Institute registered by the Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology in Kenya.
The institution opened its doors to students in the year 1973 for craft courses in carpentry, masonry, plumbing and secretarial studies.
Over years, it expanded the scope of courses and started offering certificate and diploma courses.

Courses Offered at Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology

  • Artisan Certificate in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (Hairdressing)
  • Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Laboratory)
  • Certificate in ICT Basic Skills for eLearning (ICT)
  • Diploma in banking and finance (banking and finance)
  • Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management (Supply Chain Management )
  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Instrumentation & Control Option (Instrumentation & Control)
  • Certificate in Information Technology (Information Technology)
  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Telecommunication Option (Telecommunications)
  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Power Option (Power)
  • Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Telecommunications)
  • Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering Power Option (Power)
  • Artisan Certificate in Electrical Installation (Electrical Installation)
  • Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management (Human Resource Management)
  • Diploma in Social Work and Community Development (Social Work and Community Development)
  • Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Supply Chain Management)
  • Certificate in Social and Community Development (Social and Community Development)
  • Certificate in Cake Making and Decoration (Caking Making)
  • Certificate in Baking Technology (Baking Technology)
  • Certificate in Food and Beverage Management (Food and Beverage Management)
  • Certificate in Environmental Science (Environmental Science)
  • Diploma in sustainable agriculture (sustainable agriculture)
  • Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development)
  • Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery (Carpentry and Joinery)
  • Certificate in Plumbing (Plumbing)
  • Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Craft Certificate in Building Technology (Building Technology)
  • procurement management (procurement)
  • Computer Engineering Maintenance (Computer Science)
  • Diploma in Water Technology (Water Technology)
  • Diploma in Food and Beverage Management (Food and Beverage Management)
  • Diploma in Electronics (Electronics)
  • Certificate in Land Surveying (Land Surveying)
  • Certificate in Fabrication and Welding (Fabrication and Welding)
  • Certificate in Electrical Installation (Electrical Installation)
  • Bridging Course in Physics (Physics)
  • Bridging Course in Chemistry (Chemistry)
  • International Computer Driving License(ICDL) ()
  • Diploma in Food and Beverage (Food and Beverage)
  • Certificate in Electrical Technology (Electrical Technology)
  • Certificate in Electronics Technology (Electronics Technology)
  • Certificate in Business Management (Business Management)
  • Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management)
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Information Technology)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Commerce)
  • Certificate in Electrical Repair and Installation (Electrical Repair and Installation)
  • Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering (Telecommunication Engineering)
  • Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
  • Certificate in Electronics (Electronics)
  • Advanced Diploma in Electronics Engineering ()
  • Artisan in Welding and Fabrication (Welding and Fabrication)
  • Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology (Laboratory Technology)
  • Certificate in Food and Beverage Service and Sales (Food and Beverage Service)
  • Diploma in Applied Statistics (Applied Statistics)
  • Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (Nutrition and Dietetics)
  • Information Communication Technology Technician (ICTT)
  • Certified Information Communication Technology (CICT)
  • Accounting Technician Certificate (ATC)
  • CPA Part I (CPA)
  • CPA Part II (CPA)
  • CPA Part III (CPA)
  • Bridging Course in Business Management (Business Management)
  • Certificate in Supplies Management (Supplies Management)
  • Certificate in Sales and Marketing (Sales and Marketing)
  • Diploma in Sales and Marketing (Sales and Marketing)
  • Certificate in Business Administration (Business Administration)
  • Advanced Certificate in Marketing Management (Marketing Management)
  • Diploma in Marketing (Marketing)
  • Certificate in Human Resource Management (Human Resource Management)
  • Advanced Certificate in Business Administration (Business Administration)
  • Diploma in Business Administration (Business Administration)
  • Certificate in Masonry, Carpentry and Joinery ()
  • Artisan Certificate in Masonry (Masonry)
  • Diploma in Construction Technology (Construction Technology)
  • Diploma in Building Technology (Building Technology)
  • Diploma in Architecture (Architecture)
  • Diploma in Environmental Studies (Environmental Studies)
  • Diploma in Automotive Engineering (Automotive Engineering)
  • Diploma in Instrumentation and Control Engineering (Instrumentation and Control)
  • Certificate in Mass Communication (Mass Communication)
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (Computer Engineering)
  • Diploma in Computer Engineering (Computer Engineering)
  • Bridging Courses (English, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry)
  • Craft Certificate in Electrical Installation (Electrical Installation)
  • Higher Diploma in Food Science and Inspection (Food Science & Inspection)
  • Bachelor of Commerce and Business Administration (Commerce & Business Administration)
  • Diploma in Air Hostess and Cabin Crew Duties ()
  • Computer Engineering ()
  • Diploma in Graphic Design (Graphic Design)
  • Diploma in Applied Biology (Applied Biology)
  • Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)
  • Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology (Environmental Science and Technology)
  • Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Diploma in Human Resource Management (Human Resource Management)
  • Diploma in Business Management (Business Management)
  • Certificate in Secretarial Studies (Secretarial Studies)
  • Diploma in Trowel Vocations (Trowel Vocations)
  • Diploma in Plumbing (Plumbing)
  • Technical Diploma in Construction (Construction)
  • Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Quantity Surveying)
  • Diploma in Information Technology (Information Technology)
  • Diploma in Computer Studies (Computer Studies)
  • Diploma in Secretarial Studies (Secretarial Studies)
  • Diploma in Baking/Bakery Technology (Bakery Technology)
  • Diploma in Electronics Engineering (Electronics Engineering)
  • Diploma in Telecommunication (Telecommunication)
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering (Civil Engineering)
  • Diploma in Building and Construction (Building and Construction)

Why Join Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology

  • Offers skill based training to its students.
  • Fully registered by Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology.
  • Collaborates with leading educational institutions and bodies.
  • Top performance of the institution's graduates.
  • Free guidance and counselling services for students.
  • Students clubs and association available. They include Red Cross, Wildlife and Robotics clubs.
  • Outstanding performance in sports and games such as table tennis, netball, badminton, chess, scrabble, darts, Tae-Kwon-Do, basketball, rugby, handball, soccer, volleyball, athletics among others.

Schools and Departments

  • Offers skill based training to its students.
  • Fully registered by Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology.
  • Collaborates with leading educational institutions and bodies.
  • Top performance of the institution's graduates.
  • Free guidance and counselling services for students.
  • Students clubs and association available. They include Red Cross, Wildlife and Robotics clubs.
  • Outstanding performance in sports and games such as table tennis, netball, badminton, chess, scrabble, darts, Tae-Kwon-Do, basketball, rugby, handball, soccer, volleyball, athletics among others.

Infrastructure and Facilities

  • Transport facility.
  • Adequately equipped library.
  • Seminars and conference facility.
  • Computer laboratories.
  • Engineering workshops.
  • Classrooms.
  • Admission block.

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