About

Our Histroy

There is no doubt that we are living in the ‘knowledge era’ of human history and KISTTI as a TVET institution positions itself strategically in promoting sustainable development of the Nation. Kisiwa Technical Training Institute has grown from scratch to its current status. It is a middle level institution sponsored by Catholic church and established on a five (5)- (currently 17.5) acres land along the Kimilili-Chwele –Kabuchai road, within Bungoma County.

The institute is located on the Eastern side of Kabuchai Hills, West Nalondo Location, Kabuchai Constituency of Bungoma Central with a staff of 46 Trainers employed by PSC, 76 employed by BoG and 64 Support staff with student population of 2272. The institute registered under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MOHES&T REG NO.PS/1144/09) was established and registered by Kenya Youth Club Association (KYCA) as East Bukusu Youth Club (EBYC) on 27th Nov 1961 with objective of empowering youth with skills for self- reliance and employment in Shoe making, Carpentry and Masonry.

Moreover, the history of KSTTI is built upon big dreams of Dominic Wetangula and Sylvester Kituyi as the undaunted innovators who had dreams empowering youth with skills for self-reliance and employment in shoe making, Carpentry and Masonry and turned them to reality. Since then, the institute has undergone Metamorphosis to assume the status of a Technical institute on 7th December 2008. The growth of KISTTI demonstrated that from Kabuchai Hills to China, Korea, America and Germany and points in between, KISTTI students, graduates, and staff have proven that anything is possible if you start strong, stay strong, and finish strong. The transition of the institute witnessed the first nine (9) students enrolling for Automotive and Masonry. The inception and growth of KISTTI dates back in 2009 when the local community had a vision of having a Technical Institute. Subsequently, the Institute introduced a variety of courses in artisan, craft and diploma levels in technical and business courses.