About Us
Our History
Koshin Technical Training Institute was originally established as a Youth Polytechnic by Rafiki Ya Maisha. This organization is the brainchild of Mrs. Elizabeth Tunoi, of Kenya and Mrs. Claire Mathijsen Roth, a resident of Paris, France. After launching Rafiki Ya Maisha International in Paris in 2004, a Community Based Organization (CBO) was registered as Rafiki Ya Maisha, Kenya, in Eldoret in 2007. These French-Kenyan partnerships lead to the creation of a youth Polytechnic that was upgraded to an Institute after consultation with the Ministry of Education. It was registered by the Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) in April 2016 to operate as a Technical and Vocational Institution in accordance to TVET ACT, No 29 of 2013.
The initial objective of the French and Kenyan chapters of this non-profit organization was to build a Youth Polytechnic (Vocational Training Centre) to benefit the youths within the local community. The project was later turned into a Public institution categorized under the Technical and Vocational College as specified in the Act.
A first building of 4 classrooms/workshops was erected in 2015, followed a year later by the administration block and a second building with 4 classrooms/workshops in 2016.
In May 2017, the Institute received state of the art electrical and electronics equipment from China, courtesy of the Ministry of Education (State Department of Vocational and Technical Training) resulting in the establishment of well-equipped Electrical Workshops and Laboratories. This has allowed us offer Electrical and Electronics Engineering courses such as Instrumentation and Control, Telecommunication and Power options on our curriculum. We thank the Government of Kenya for the provision of this equipment.
Finally, the institution was also endowed with a modern multi-purpose hall with a performance stage (Hall capacity of 300 persons seated) built courtesy of Rafiki Ya Maisha International. This facility will be used to hold assemblies, conduct trainings, Seminars, Workshops, Research Conferences, show casing, developing talent, among others. In addition to this outstanding piece of architecture, two additional classrooms were added, thus bringing the total number of classrooms/workshops to 11, by 2018.
How we intend to grow from here
Since its establishment, Koshin TTI has been committed to providing quality technical education that meets industry standards. With a strong focus on hands-on training, we empower our students to excel in ICT, Engineering, Building Technology, Hospitality, Fashion, Business, and other technical fields.
Leadership & Faculty Led by dedicated professionals, our team includes experienced department heads and skilled trainers passionate about student success. Our instructors are certified in their fields and bring real-world experience to the classroom.
Accreditations & Partnerships Koshin TTI is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and collaborates with industry partners to ensure our programs meet current job market needs.
Our Values Integrity, innovation, and a commitment to excellence guide everything we do at Koshin TTI. We believe in fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for lifelong success.