Bumbe Technical Training Institute.

Bumbe Technical Training Institute

Bumbe Technical Training Institute is a Public College accredited by Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).

Bumbe Technical Training Institute

Bumbe Technical Training Institute (BTTI) is a public technical training institute located in Busia County, Western Kenya.

Bumbe Technical Training Institute offers programmes leading to the award of diploma, Craft and Artisan Certificates in technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial education and training. This mandate is derived from the TVET Act of 2013. The programs offered are in the following departments

  • Automotive & Mechanical Engineering
  • Building & Civil Engineering
  • Business & Liberal Studies
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Institutional Management
  • Information Communication Technology

The purpose of Bumbe Technical Training Institute is to develop manpower and entrepreneurial skills for self-reliance among the youth in Kenya, particularly Western Kenya.

The institute is located along the shores of Lake Victoria in Busia County, Samia Sub-County, Funyula constituency, and Bwiri Ward.

Why study at Bumbe Technical Training Institute

Bumbe Technical Training Institute is committed to being a centre of excellence in Research, Innovation & Technical Training by providing research-driven technical & entrepreneurial training for self-reliance in a competitive market and national production system.

Vision: To be a centre of excellence in Research, Innovation and Technical Training

Mission: To provide research-driven technical and entrepreneurial training, for self-reliance in a competitive market and national production system.

Core Values

  • Integrity and professionalism
  • Transparency and accountability
  • Teamwork and collegiality
  • Equity and fairness
  • Responsibility and commitment to purpose

Strategic Objectives

  • To increase access to quality and relevant education and training opportunities
  • To institutionalize Innovation, Applied Research and Development
  • To integrate ICT in training and service delivery
  • To improve on infrastructure development
  • To strengthen institute capacity and competitiveness
  • To enhance sound governance and management
  • To establish linkages and collaborations with the local and global partners

Our History

Bumbe Technical Training Institute (BTTI) is a public institution established in 1986 to succeed the former Bumbe Technical Secondary School, which was established in 1977 to offer technical secondary education up to form four. 

The initial funding for the construction of the Technical School was by the local community, Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) and the European Economic Community (EEC). The institute is sponsored by the ACK and supported by the Ministry of Education (MOE).

Programs offered at Bumbe Technical Training Institute

NVCET Certificate
4 years
NVCET Certificate
4 years
NVCET Certificate
4 years
Artisan Certificate
2 years
Artisan Certificate
2 years
Artisan Certificate
2 years
Artisan Certificate
2 years
Artisan Certificate
2 years
Artisan Certificate
2 years
Artisan Certificate
2 years
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