Kiambu Institute of Science & Technology
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Kiambu Institute of Science & Technology
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Programs Offered at Kiambu Institute of Science & Technology
Supply Chain Management
Sales and Marketing
Human Resource Management
Business Management
Banking and Finance
Information and Communication Technology
Electrical Engineering (Power, Telecommunication and Instrumentation options)
Civil Engineering
About Kiambu Institute of Science & Technology
Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) is a tertiary institution established in 1973 and is mandated and fully accredited by the Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), Ministry of Education to provide training in Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in various courses at Diploma and Craft levels. Over the years since its inception, the Institute has witnessed growth in academic programs, student enrolment, staffing, physical facilities, excellence in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities.
KIST academic programs are classified under seven (7) academic departments namely:
- Applied Sciences
- Baking Technology
- Building & Civil Engineering
- Business, Entrepreneurship and Social Studies
- ICT & Computer Studies
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Hospitality
- Industrial Mechatronics
- Mechanical Engineering
all geared towards equipping trainees with marketable skills that contribute to their socio-economic development and that of the country at large.
KIST continues to provide quality training as is embedded in our vision and mission statements which have led to the supply of TVET graduates who contribute to the economic growth of this country. To adequately prepare students for the dynamic labour market, KIST has established meaningful links with leading organizations and industrial partners, who provide relevant input in regard to the market/industry needs.