Machakos Institute of Technology

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.

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:

School of Social Work & Community Development
School of Business Education
School of Applied and Health Sciences
School of Computing and Information Technology
School of Fashion and Design Technology
School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
School of Information Science
School of Accounts and Finance
School of Engineering
School of Architecture and Building Technology
School of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
School of Counseling and Psychology
School of Media and Journalism

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:

Full-time (day time): 8.00 am - 6.00 pm, Mon – Fri
Evening classes: 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm, Mon – Fri
Saturday classes: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
Blocks: April, August and December
Distant learning programme (learning by correspondence)

Examinations

Examinations are administered by several examination bodies:

Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
Association of Business Managers and Administrators (ABMA -UK)
Association of Business Executives]] (ABE)
Kenya Accountancy and Secretarial National Examination Board (KASNEB)
Institute of Commercial Management(ICM)
CDAAC
NITA

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.