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.
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.
Student activities
Clubs Young Christian Students Christian Union Debate Club Drama|Drama Club Environmental Club Social Workers Club Career Club
Sports Soccer Netball Volleyball Rugby Athletics (track and field) Basketball Table tennis Taekwondo Karate Boxing Swimming Badminton Baseball
References
External links Machakos Institute of Technology MIT website Kenya Ministry of Education Education website Archived 2024-06-19 at the Wayback Machine Kenya National Examination Council Education website Archived 2022-09-15 at the Wayback Machine