Machakos Institute of Technology

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The Machakos Institute of Technology' (MIT) is a private institute in Machakos, Eastern Province, Kenya. MIT has nine schools with an emphasis on social work, community development, and scientific and technological research.

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MIT was founded in 2008 in response to the expansion in primary and secondary education in Kenya and a lack of corresponding increase in mid-level training colleges and universities. This led to the inability of majority of KCSE school leavers to access training, leading to a huge training gap.

The institute offers short, certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses, and runs consultancy services.

Academics

Schools

MIT is divided into Thirteen Schools:

Qualifications for admission

The minimum qualification for entry to a Diploma course is grade KCSE C- or KCE Div. 2 or its equivalent or KCE Div. 3 or the equivalent. Those with bridging courses are considered on individual basis.

Intake

The three MIT intakes are in January, May and September. Registration for the distance learning programme is possible throughout the year. Students can register online.

Mode of study

Methods of study are:

Examinations

Examinations are administered by several examination bodies:

Short courses

Short courses are organized at the beginning of each year. The institute links up with the Kenya Institute of Social Work to offer the training programmes.

Intake

The three MIT intakes are in January, May and September. Registration for the distance learning programme is possible throughout the year. Students can register online.

Mode of study

Methods of study are:

Examinations

Examinations are administered by several examination bodies:

Short courses

Short courses are organized at the beginning of each year. The institute links up with the Kenya Institute of Social Work to offer the training programmes.

Consultancy

The objective of the consultancy services is to provide advice in particular areas of expertise.

Student activities

Clubs

Sports

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