Colleges in Kitui town and its county environs comprise of one public university, several technical colleges and many vocational training centers, (vtcs) or youth polytechnics as commonly known. Courses offered in the middle level colleges include; artisan, craft-certificate and diploma courses.

Kitui County Location

Kitui County is located in Kenya’s eastern region. It is one of the three (3) counties in Ukambani region. The County hosts a mix of universities, technical colleges and youth polytechnics both public and private.

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List of Universities in Kitui County

Kitui county hosts one public university and a satellite campus for a leading public university. The two universities are located at stone throw distance from each other, at Kwa Vonza (KV) in Yatta/ Kwa Vonza Ward, Kitui Rural Constituency. The two universities are;

1. South Eastern Kenya University, (SEKU)
2. Kenyatta University, (KU)-satellite campus

List of Colleges in Kitui

Colleges in Kitui comprise of public/ government and private colleges. The colleges are spread in the entire county with many colleges located in major urban areas. The following list comprise of public and private colleges.

1. Tseikuru Technical Training Institute Mwingi
2. Nuu Technical and Vocational College
3. Ikutha Vocational and Technical College
4. Kitui Teachers Training College- Kitui town
5. Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)- Kitui campus
6. Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)- Kitui campus
7. Dorcas International College
8. Intellects College
9. Jubilee College
10. Kitui institute of Professionals- Mulango Branch
11. Mercy Commercial Vocational Training Centre
12. Rockland College of Science and Technology
13. Columba’s Technical Training College
14. John Paul II Training Institute
15. Toprank College of Technology
16. Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences (TSMHS)- Kitui campus
17. Mwingi Teachers Training College

Public Colleges in Kitui

Want to actualize your career dream by enrolling in a public college in Kitui? The following are some of the public/ government colleges in Kitui county for your consideration;

1. Tseikuru Technical Training Institute Mwingi
2. Nuu Technical and Vocational College- Nuu town
3. Ikutha Vocational and Technical College- Ikutha town
4. Kitui Teachers Training College- Kitui town
5. Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)- Kitui campus
6. Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)- Kitui campus

Private Colleges in Kitui

Besides, the public colleges shared above, Kitui county hosts many private colleges offering different courses. The following list shares some private colleges in Kitui you can explore;

1. Dorcas International College
2. Intellects College
3. Jubilee College
4. Kitui institute of Professionals- Mulango Branch
5. Mercy Commercial Vocational Training Centre
6. Rockland College of Science and Technology
7. Columba’s Technical Training College
8. John Paul II Training Institute
9. Toprank College of Technology
10. Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences (TSMHS)- Kitui campus
11. Mwingi Teachers Training College

Youth Polytechnics in Kitui

The following list of provides the best (approved) youth polytechnics in Kitui. The vocational training centers list consist of public and private polytechnics;

1. Ithiani Vocational Training Center [view courses)
2. Frances Taylor Youth Polytechnic [view courses]
3. Kathivo Vocational Training Center [view courses]
4. Katulani Vocational Training Center [view courses]
5. Gai Vocational Training Center [view courses]
6. Ikutha Vocational Training Center [view courses]
7. Katse Vocational Training Center [view courses]
8. Katwala Vocational Training Center [view courses]
9. Kisasi Vocational Training Center [view courses]
10. Kyatune Vocational Training Center [view courses]
11. Mavia Vocational Training Center [view course]
12. Mutomo Vocational Training Center [view courses]
13. Migwani Vocational Training Center [view courses]
14. Kiio Catholic Church Polytechnic [view courses]
15. Mulango Vocational Training Center [view courses]
16. Kinakoni Vocational Training Center [view courses]
17. Mutonguni Vocational Training Center [view courses]
18. Mwingi Baptist Vocational Training Center [view courses]
19. Syongila Vocational Training Center [view courses]
20. Migwani Family Helper Vocational Training Center [view courses]
21. St Joseph- Mwambiu Vocational Training Center [view courses]
22. Kamanyi Vocational Training Center [view courses]
23. Kyuso Vocational Training Center [view courses]
24. Matinyani Vocational Training Center [view courses]
25. Mui Vocational Training Center [view courses]
26. Nuu Vocational Training Center [view courses]
27. Vision Automotive Engineering Vocational Training Center
28. Ikuuni Youth Polytechnic
29. Kamale Youth Polytechnic
30. Mathulini Youth Polytechnic
31. Syombuku Youth Polytechnic

Courses Offered in Colleges

Technical and Vocational Centers offers training for diploma courses, craft certificate and artisan courses. To get receive career guidance on each of these options, follow these links; for diplomas, for craft certificates and artisan courses.

Minimum Admission Requirements

The entry or admission requirements for various courses offered in Kitui colleges is as follows; diploma courses (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE mean grade C- minus) and above, craft certificate courses (KCSE mean grade D plain) and above, artisan courses (KCSE mean grade D- minus and below including Kenya Certificate of Primary Education-KCPE). Teacher training diploma courses require KCSE mean grade C (plain) and above.

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