Sang'alo Institute of Science and Technology Courses and Fee Structure

Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology is a public TVET institution located in Bungoma county and offers technical and practical oriented training in diploma, certificate and artisan courses. SIST is situated in Bungoma County, Bungoma South Sub County, and 7 Kilometers South East of Bungoma town, along the Bungoma-Nambacha-Kakamega road.

The institute also offers KASNEB accredited courses and short courses in various disciplines.

Courses are majorly examined by KNEC, NITA, CDACC and KASNEB. Students sit for internal exams which contribute 30% of the KNEC total marks.

Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology General Course Requirements

Diploma courses require at least a C- in KCSE, while certificate courses require a minimum mean grade of D plain.

Artisan courses require an E or D- in KCSE or just a KCPE certificate.

Other general requirements on the day of admission to SIST are:

Original and two photocopy copies of KCSE Certificate
Original and two photocopy copies of KCPE Certificate
Original and two photocopy copies of Leaving Certificate
Original and two photocopy copies of National ID card for both parents and students
Original and two photocopy copies of Birth Certificate
FOUR COLOURED passport size photos
Two (2) spring files
A ream of A-4 size foolscap paper (Kasuku)
A ream of A-4 size printing paper (80GSM)

Diploma Courses Offered at Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology

General Agriculture
Computer Studies
Analytical Chemistry
Land Survey
Applied Biology
Building Construction Technology

Quantity Survey
Civil Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Fashion Design and Garment Making
Food & Beverage Production Sales & Service Management
Nutrition & Dietetics
Entrepreneurial Agriculture
Agricultural Engineering
Higher National Diploma in Entrepreneurship Education
Information Communication Technology
Social Work and Community Development
Accountancy
Business Management
Supply Chain Management
Cooperative Management
Information Studies
Human Resource Management
Sales and Marketing
Electrical Engineering Power Option
Catering & Accommodation

Certificate Courses at Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology

General Agriculture
Land Survey
Food & Beverage Production
Motor Vehicle Technology
Information Technology
Human Resource Management
Fashion Design and Garment Making Technology
Business Management
Supply Chain Management
Library and Archival Studies
Sales and Marketing
Building Technology
Science Laboratory Technology
Electrical Engineering Power Option
Catering & Accommodation

Cooperative Management

Artisan Courses Offered at SIST

Electrical Installation
Plumbing
Garment Making
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Catering and Accommodation
Food and Beverage
Plant Operator

SIST Inservice Courses

Higher National Diploma in Entrepreneurship Education
Higher National Diploma in Information Studies
Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies
Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma in General Agriculture
Diploma in Information Studies
Library and Archival Studies
Diploma in Computer Studies
Diploma in Information Communication Technology
Certificate in Information Technology
Diploma in Applied Biology
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology
Instructor Training

How to Apply for Courses at SIST

You can apply for courses online on the SIST website https://sist.ac.ke. You will be directed to fill in the required information and the course you wish to pursue.

You will then be required to upload copies of your academic documents before submitting the application form.

You can also apply through the KUCCPS student portal and qualify for the government’s TVET sponsorship of Ksh. 30,000 per year out of your fees.

Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology Fee Structure

The fee per academic year is Ksh. 56,420. Students placed by KUCCPS will pay Ksh. 26,420 per academic year after the government’s capitation of Ksh. 30,000 per year.

You will be required to pay sh. 14,100 for term 1, sh. 7,590 for term 2, and sh. 4730 for term 3.

These fees do not include external examination bookings.

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Fees shall be paid by Bankers Cheque, Money Orders or direct deposit to the Institute Account No. 1102026212 Kenya Commercial Bank – Bungoma Branch. (Confirm account before paying!)

The institute provides accommodation at Ksh. 3,000 per term on FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

New Students to pay Ksh. 1000 as caution money, Ksh. 500 for student ID, and Ksh. 300 as the Students’ Council membership fee.