Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology

Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) is a public tertiary Institution established in 1973.

It is located 14 kilometres from the City of Nairobi along Kiambu Road and 1 kilometer from Kiambu Town.

Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology Vision

A center of Excellence in Technical, vocational Education and Training.

Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology Mission

To provide and promote quality training in Science and Technology that is responsive to the needs of a dynamic society

Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology Core Values

1. Integrity

2. Accountability

3. Equity

4. Partnerships

5. Quality

6. Gender Sensitivity

7. Concern for the physically challenged

8. Creativity

KIST academic programmes are classified under nine academic departments:

1) Applied Sciences

2) Baking Technology

3) Building & Civil Engineering

4) Business, Entrepreneurship and Social Studies

5) ICT & Computer Studies

6) Electrical & Electronics Engineering

7) Hospitality

8) Industrial Mechatronics

9) Mechanical & Automotive Engineering

Courses Offered at Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology

Applied Sciences Department

1) Diploma in Applied Biology (Modular)

2) Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (Modular)

3) Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology (Modular)

4) Diploma in Applied Statistics (TEP)

5) Diploma in General Agriculture (Modular)

6) Diploma in Industrial Chemistry (Modular)

7) Certificate in General Agriculture

Building and Civil Engineering Department

1. Diploma in Building Technology (Modular)

2. Diploma in Architecture (Modular)

3. Diploma in Civil Engineering (Modular)

4. Diploma in Quantity Surveying (TEP)

5. Certificate in Building Technology (Modular)

6. Certificate in Plumbing Works (TEP)

7. Artisan in Plumbing Works

8. Artisan in Masonry

Business, Entrepreneurship and Social Studies Department

1) Diploma in Banking and Finance (TEP)

2) Diploma in Business Management (Modular)

3) Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Modular)

4) Diploma in Human Resource Management (Modular)

5) Diploma in Sales and Marketing (Modular)

6) Diploma in Guidance and Counseling (Modular)

7) Diploma in Social Work (Modular)

8) Diploma in Computerized Secretarial (Modular)

9) Certificate in Business Management (Modular)

10) Certificate in Human Resource Management (Modular)

11) Certificate in Sales and Marketing (Modular)

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department

1. Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option)

2. Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Telecommunication Option)

3. Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Instrumentation Option)

4. Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option)

5. Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Telecommunication Option)

6. Artisan in Electrical Installation

Hospitality Department

1) Diploma in Food and Beverage

2) Certificate in Food and Beverage

3) Clothing Technology

ICT and Computer Studies Department

1. Diploma in Information Communication Technology

2. Certificate in Information Communication Technology

3. International Computer Driving License

Baking Technology Department

1) Diploma in Baking Technology

2) Diploma in Nutriton and Dietetics

3) Certificate in Baking Technology

Courses Duration

1. Diploma 3 years and requires a minimum of C- (Minus) mean grade.

2. Certificate 2 years and a minimum of D+ or D mean grade.

3. Artisan 1 Year and mean grade of D- or E.

Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology Contact

Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology

P.O BOX 414-00900,

Kiambu, Kenya

Main: 020 3522550

Office: 254-727-807713

Mobile: 254-734-207663

principal@kist.ac.ke