Siaya Institute of Technology Courses and Fee Structure

Siaya Institute of Technology (SIT) is a public TVET college located in Siaya town, Siaya County and offers a wide range of courses at artisan, craft certificate, and diploma levels. The institute also offers training in KASNEB professional courses and various CBET courses.

Intakes are done in January, May and September and major examination bodies for courses at the institute are KNEC, KASNEB, and CDACC.

Artisan courses require at least a KCPE certificate while craft certificate courses require a D plain and above in KCSE. Diploma courses require a C- in KCSE.

Other specific course requirements will be provided in your admission letter and are also outlined on the SIT website.

Courses Offered at Siaya Institute of Technology

Diploma Courses

1. Diploma in Catering and Accommodation
2. Diploma in Fashion Design
3. Diploma in Food and Beverage Production and Service Management
4. Diploma in Information and Communication Technology
5. Diploma in Library and Information Studies
6. Diploma in Counselling HIV
7. Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
8. Diploma in Automotive Engineering
9. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
10. Diploma in Entrepreneurial Agriculture
11. Diploma in Environmental Studies
12. Diploma in Agriculture
13. Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
14. Diploma in Applied Biology
15. Diploma in Architecture
16. Diploma in Building Technology
17. Diploma in Civil Engineering
18. Diploma in Land Surveying
19. Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation)
20. Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication)
21. Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Power)
22. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics Management
23. Diploma in Cooperative Management
24. Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development
25. Diploma in Human Resource Management
26. Diploma in Marketing Management
27. Diploma in Project Management
28. Diploma in Supply Chain Management
29. Diploma in Computerized Secretarial Studies
30. Diploma in Road Transport Management
31. Diploma in Sales and Marketing
32. Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development
33. Diploma in Banking and Finance
34. Diploma in Business Management

Certificate Courses

1. Craft Certificate in Hair Dressing (NITA)
2. Certificate in Information and Communication Technology
3. Certificate in Library and Information Studies
4. Certificate in Social Work and Community Development
5. Craft Certificate in Automotive Technology
6. Craft Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanic
7. Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Welding and Fabrication)
8. Craft Certificate in Agriculture
9. Certificate in Entrepreneurial Agriculture
10. Certificate in Fisheries Technology
11. Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology
12. Craft Certificate in Building Technology
13. Certificate in Land Surveying
14. Craft Certificate in Masonry
15. Craft Certificate in Plumbing
16. Craft Certificate in Electrical Technology (Power)
17. Craft Certificate in Catering & Accommodation
18. Craft Certificate in Fashion Design
19. Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage Production and Service
20. Craft Certificate in Beauty Therapy (NITA)
21. Certificate in Banking and Finance
22. Certificate in Business Management
23. Certificate in Cooperative Management
24. Certificate in Entrepreneurship Development
25. Certificate in Human Resource Management
26. Certificate in Marketing Management
27. Certificate in Road Transport Management
28. Certificate in Supply Chain Management
29. Secretarial Single & Group

Artisan Courses

1. Artisan in Automotive Engineering
2. Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
3. Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
4. Artisan Certificate in Agriculture
5. Artisan Certificate in Plumbing
6. Artisan in Electrical Installation
7. Certificate in Solar PV Installations
8. Artisan in Beauty Therapy (NITA)
9. Artisan Certificate in Catering and Accommodation
10. Artisan in Fashion Design
11. Artisan Certificate in Food and Beverage Production and Service
12. Artisan In Hair Dressing (NITA)

CBET Courses

• Masonry
• Child Care and Protection
• Christian Ministry
• Counseling and Psychology
• Electrical Installation
• Front Office Operations
• Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
• Marriage and Counselling
• Plumbing
• Road Transport
• Social Work and Community Development
• Welding and Fabrication
• Community Health
• Apiculture
• Agricultural Extension
• Dairy Farm Management

KASNEB Courses

1. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
2. Certificate in Accounting Management Skills
3. Certified Investment Financial Analyst
4. Accounting Technician Diploma

KASNEB Courses have additional qualification requirements.

Read: KASNEB Courses and Exams Registration Requirements.

How to Apply for Courses and Download Admission Letter

There are three ways of applying for admission to Siaya Institute of Technology:

1. Physically visit the institute and make applications at the registrar’s office.

You will be guided on every course application step, hostel booking, and charges.

2. Apply through the KUCCPS Students portal.

You can apply for a course at SIT by visiting the KUCCPS application portal https://students.kuccps.net/login once the portal is open for applications and revisions.

Follow these steps (when the portal is open) to apply on KUCCPS portal: Application for KUCCPS Online TVET Placement.

KUCCPS charges an online application fee of Ksh. 1,500 but once placed in the course of your choice, you will automatically qualify for the government’s TVET caption of Ksh. 30,000 per year.

3. Apply Online through the SIT Application Portal

• Navigate to the Siaya Institute of Technology application portal.
• Read through the instructions carefully before beginning then pay the application fees of Ksh. 300 to Siaya Institute of Technology KCB Account number 1106857135.
• Enter your details in the fields as accurately as possible ensuring your provide a valid email address that you can easily access.
• Attach your scanned academic credentials including the application fees payment bank slip ensuring each document attached has a size that does not exceed 2 Mbs (Do not attach pictures of the documents because they will be rejected).
• Click the submit button to complete the application process.

Your documents once received will be processed and if approved your admission letter and other documents will be sent to you via the email you provided during the application.

Carefully read through the admission documents received before filling them accurately, then proceed to pay fees and purchase any admission requirements.

On the day of admission, carry the duly filled admission documents, the original fees payment bank slip and other course requirements.

Hostel facilities can be booked prior to reporting by first contacting the Office of the Dean of Students before making payments.

Siaya Institute of Technology Fee Structure

The fee per academic year is Ksh. 56,420. Students who are 35 years and below and placed by KUCCPS are eligible for the GOK Capitation of Ksh. 30,000 per year. Hence will pay Ksh 26,420 per year.

Those who are not on GoK Capitation must pay Ksh. 15,000 with each installment for Module I whereas Module II or III pay Ksh. 30,000 in a single installment.

All students are eligible to apply to Higher Education Loans Board to finance their training.

Boarding fees is optional at Ksh. 3,000 per term on a first-come first-served basis.

These fees do not include KASNEB and KNEC external examination bookings.

Read: Revised KASNEB Examination Fee Structure and How to Pay.

SIT Contacts

Physical Location: Siaya town, along the Siaya – Ugunja Road, just after the Siaya County Referral Hospital.

• P. O. Box 1087-40600, Siaya
• TEL: 0703 564 522
• Admissions: 011 281 4143
• Dean of Students: 0720801545
• Website: www.siayainstitute.ac.ke
• Email: info@siayainstitute.ac.ke, admissions@siayainstitute.ac.ke
• Book Hostels: +254 720 801 545
• SIT Students Portal: www.portal.siayainstitute.ac.ke