This article lists all courses offered at Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology and their fee structure. Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution established in 1993. The institution is situated approximately 7 kilometres southeast of Bungoma town, along the Bungoma-Nambacha-Kakamega road.
The institute specializes in providing technical and practical-oriented training in various diploma, certificate, and artisan courses. Additionally, they offer KASNEB-accredited courses and short courses across a range of disciplines. The examinations for these courses are primarily conducted by KNEC, NITA, CDACC, and KASNEB.
Courses Offered at Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology
Here is the complete list of courses offered at Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology, including the minimum requirements and duration for each course:
Agriculture Department
- Artisan in General Agriculture
– Minimum Requirements: E to D-/ KCPE
– Duration: 1 year
- Certificate in General Agriculture
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Diploma in General Agriculture
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Entrepreneurial Agriculture
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Horticultural Production Level 3
– Minimum Requirements: KCPE
– Duration: 3 months
- Horticulture Nursery Management Level 3
– Minimum Requirements: KCPE
– Duration: 3 months
- Poultry Hatchery Level 3
– Minimum Requirements: KCPE
– Duration: 3 months
Electrical And Electronics Engineering Department
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
– Minimum Requirements: E to D-/ KCPE
– Duration: 1 year
- Craft in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Electrical Installation Level 4
– Minimum Requirements: E to D-/ KCPE
– Duration: 6 months
Building And Civil Engineering Department
- Artisan in Plumbing
– Minimum Requirements: E to D-/ KCPE
– Duration: 1 year
- Certificate in Land Survey
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Certificate in Plumbing
– Minimum Requirements: D+ (Plus)
– Duration: 2 years
Certificate in Building Technology
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Diploma in Land Survey
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus), Eng C-, Maths C-, Phys C-
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Building Construction Technology
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Quantity Survey
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus), Eng/Kis C, Maths C, Phys C
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Masonry Level 4
– Minimum Requirements: E to D-/ KCPE
– Duration: 6 months
Mechanical Engineering Department
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Technology
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
Applied Science Department
- Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Diploma in Applied Biology
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus), Eng C-, Maths C-, Chem C-
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Science Laboratory Level 5
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 6 months
Information Communication Technology (ICT) Department
- Certificate in Information Technology
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- ICT Level 5
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 6 months
Hospitality Department
- Artisan in Food & Beverage
– Minimum Requirements: E to D-/ KCPE
– Duration: 1 year
- Artisan in Garment Making
– Minimum Requirements: E to D-/ KCPE
– Duration: 1 year
- Artisan in Hair Dressing
– Minimum Requirements: E to D-/ KCPE
– Duration: 1 year
- Artisan in Beauty Therapy
– Minimum Requirements: E to D-/ KCPE
– Duration: 1 year
- Certificate in Food & Beverage
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Certificate in Catering & Accommodation
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics
– Minimum Requirements: D+ (Plus)
– Subjects: Biology D, Chemistry D, English/Kiswahili D, Physics/Mathematics/HSC/Agriculture D
– Duration: 2 years
- Certificate in Hair Dressing
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Certificate in Fashion Design & Garment Making Technology
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Diploma in Food & Beverage
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Catering & Accommodation
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Subjects: Biology D+, Chemistry D+, English/Kiswahili D+, Physics/Mathematics/HSC/Agriculture D
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Fashion Design & Clothing Technology
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Pastry Level 4
– Minimum Requirements: E to D-/ KCPE
– Duration: 6 months
- Food Production (Culinary Arts) Level 4
– Minimum Requirements: E to D-/ KCPE
– Duration: 6 months
- Food Production (Culinary Arts) Level 5
– Minimum Requirements: D / Level 4
– Duration: 1 year
- Food and Beverage Sales and Service Level 6
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 2 years
- Baking Technology Level 3
– Minimum Requirements: KCPE
– Duration: 3 months
- Interior Design Level 4
– Minimum Requirements: E to D-/ KCPE
– Duration: 6 months
- Hair Dressing Level 4
– Minimum Requirements: E to D-/ KCPE
– Duration: 6 months
- Hair Dressing Level 5
– Minimum Requirements: D / Level 4
– Duration: 1 year
- Hair Dressing Level 6
– Minimum Requirements: C-/ Level 5
– Duration: 2 years
- Fashion Design Technology Level 5
– Minimum Requirements: D / Level 4
– Duration: 1 year
- Fashion Design Technology Level 6
– Minimum Requirements: C- / Level 5
– Duration: 2 years
Business Department
- Artisan in Store Keeping
– Minimum Requirements: E to D-/ KCPE
– Duration: 1 year
- Certificate in Secretarial Studies
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Certificate in Business Management
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Certificate in Cooperative Management
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Certificate in Human Resource Management
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Certificate in Library & Archival Studies
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Certificate in Supply Chain Management
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Certificate in Sales and Marketing
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Diploma in Accountancy
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Business Management
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Cooperative Management
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Information Studies
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Sales and Marketing
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Secretarial Studies
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Transport/Logistics Level 5
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 1 year
Liberal Studies Department
- Certificate in Social Work & Community Development
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 2 years
- Diploma in Social Work & Community Development
– Minimum Requirements: C- (Minus)
– Duration: 3 years
- Social Work & Community Development Level 5
– Minimum Requirements: D (Plain)
– Duration: 1 year
Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology Fee Structure
Self-Sponsored Students
| Fee Item | Fee per year (KES) |
| TUITION | 30,480 |
| ACTIVITY FEE | 3,000 |
| MEDICAL | 1,200 |
| R.M.I | 1,955 – 1,955 |
| ELE.WATER & CONS | 3,000 |
| P. EMOLUMENTS | 11,000 |
| LOC. TRANSPORT | 2,985 |
| DEV. FUND | 2,000 |
| STUDENTS COUNCIL | 300 |
| INSURANCE | 500 |
| TOTAL | 56,420 |
Government-Sponsored/KUCCPS Students
| Fee Item | Fee per year (KES) |
| TUITION | 30,480 |
| ACTIVITY FEE | 3,000 |
| MEDICAL | 1,200 |
| R.M.I | 1,955 – 1,955 980 975 |
| ELE.WATER & CONS | 3,000 |
| P. EMOLUMENTS | 11,000 |
| LOC. TRANSPORT | 2,985 |
| DEV. FUND | 2,000 |
| STUDENTS COUNCIL | 300 |
| INSURANCE | 500 |
| Government capitation | -30,000 |
| TOTAL | 26,420 |
NOTE:
Fees for the institute can be paid through various methods such as Banker’s Cheque, Money Orders, or direct deposit to the Institute’s account. Please use the following account details for payment:
- Kenya Commercial Bank – Bungoma Branch Account Number: 1102026212
OR
- Family Bank – Bungoma Branch Account Number: 077000015182
Alternatively, you can use the M-pesa Pay Bill option or LipaKaro M-pesa Pay Bill option with the Business Number (522123) and Account Number (50054K). When making payments through M-pesa, ensure there are no spaces between the details. For example, if the student’s name is Mary Nekesa and the admission number is 17004, the payment details would be “50054KMARYNEKESA17004”.
Please take note of the following additional information:
- The institute provides rooms and beds at a cost of 3,000 KES per term on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Meals will be on a pay-as-you-eat system.
- New students are required to pay a caution fee of 1,000 KES.
- All new students should also pay a student ID fee of 500 KES.
- Additionally, new students need to pay a Students’ Council membership fee of 300 KES.
- The examination fee is not included in the fee structure provided.
- For students going for industrial attachment, there is an attachment fee of 2,000 KES payable one term before the attachment term.
- Students planning to proceed with industrial attachment must have cleared all outstanding fees before the attachment.
How To Apply
- Online Application: Complete the online application form with all mandatory personal and academic details. Attach the required certificates.
- Admission Fee: Before submitting the online application, pay a non-refundable fee of Kes. 500 to 1102026212 Kenya Commercial Bank or Lipa na Mpesa Pay bill- Business number: 522123 Account number: 50054K.
- Review the Submission: Double-check that all fields are filled, and the necessary academic documents are attached. Ensure that the admission fee has been paid.
- Submit the Application: After reviewing the application, click the submit button to send it. A confirmation message will be sent to the provided email address.
- Application Review: The registrar’s office will review the applications. If the course requirements are met, an application letter will be generated and sent to the prospective student via email.
- Admission: Prospective students must report to the admission desk within two weeks of receiving the admission letter. Bring copies of the original certificates and fulfill any additional requirements specified in the letter.
Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology Contacts
Postal Address: P.O Box 158-50200 Bungoma
Phone Number: 0711 158 158
Email Address: info@sist.ac.ke
