Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute Courses and Fee Structure

This article focuses on courses offered at Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute, its requirements, and its fee structure. Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute, previously known as Rwika Technical Institute, has a rich history that dates back to its establishment in 1984.

The institute was founded through the collaborative efforts of the local community, who embarked on a self-help initiative to bring technical education opportunities to their region. The institute was renamed Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute as a tribute to the instrumental role played by the late Hon. Dr Jeremiah Mwaniki Nyagah, a former minister, in establishing the institute.

JNTI is located in Mbeere South Sub-County, approximately 15 kilometres away from Embu town.

Over the years, the institute has strived to provide quality technical education and training to students, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in various technical fields. Today, the Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute offers over 45 diploma, craft, artisan, and professional courses to its student. We’ve listed the courses below including their requirements, the institute’s fee structure, and how to apply for admission. Let’s roll.

Courses Offered at Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute

Artisan Courses

Artisan in Carpentry & Joinery (KNEC)
Artisan in Electrical Installation (KNEC)
Artisan in Fashion Design & Clothing (KNEC)
Artisan in Food & Beverage (KNEC)
Artisan in Masonry (KNEC)
Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (KNEC)
Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (NAVCET) (KNEC)

Craft Courses

Craft in Human Resource Management (KNEC)
Craft in Business Management (KNEC)
Craft in Carpentry & Joinery (KNEC)
Craft in Electrical Installation (KNEC)
Craft in Fabric Printing (KNEC)
Craft in Fashion Design & Clothing (KNEC)
Craft in Food & Beverage (KNEC)
Craft in General Agriculture (KNEC)
Craft in Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy (KNEC)
Craft in House Keeping (KNEC)
Craft in Masonry (KNEC)
Craft in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (KNEC)
Craft in Plumbing (KNEC)
Craft in Sales and Marketing (KNEC)
Craft in School Laboratory Technician (KNEC)
Craft in Secretarial (KNEC)
Craft in Sewing Machine Maintenance (KNEC)
Craft in Supply Chain Management (KNEC)

Diploma Courses

Diploma in ATD (KASNEB)
Diploma in Business Management (KNEC)
Diploma in Human Resource Management (KNEC)
Diploma in Building (KNEC)
Diploma in Civil Engineering (KNEC)
Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power) (KNEC)
Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunication) (KNEC)
Diploma in Fabric Printing (KNEC)
Diploma in Fashion Design & Clothing (KNEC )
Diploma in Food & Beverage (KNEC)
Diploma in General Agriculture (KNEC)
Diploma in House Keeping (KNEC)
Diploma in Information Communication Technology (KNEC)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (KNEC)
Diploma in School Laboratory Technician (KNEC)

Professional Courses

Professional in Certified Information Communication Technology (KASNEB)
Professional in Certified Professional Accounting (KASNEB)
Professional in Information Communication Technology for Technicians (KASNEB)

Trade Test Course

Trade Test in Carpentry & Joinery (KNEC)
Trade Test in Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy (NITA)
Trade Test in Hand Weaving (NITA)
Trade Test in Masonry (KNEC)
Trade Test in Solar PV (NITA)
Trade Test in Tailoring & Dressmaking (NITA)

Minimum Course Entry Requirements

KCSE mean grade of C- and above for Diploma courses
KCSE mean grade of D or D+ for Craft certificate courses
KCSE mean grade of D- and below for Artisan courses

How to Apply

Apply to Jeremiah Nyaga Technical Institute through the following steps:

Download the application form and admission letter for the course you are interested in from the school’s official website
Fill out the downloaded application form and admission letter
Visit the institution with the original and copy of the KCSE result slip or certificate to get your admission number.

Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute Fee Structure

Fee Item	Amount Per Year in KES
TUITION	21,000
PERSONAL EMOLUMENTS	11,800
LOCAL TRAVEL & TRANSPORT	3,500
DEVELOPMENT	9,000
REPAIR MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENT	3,500
ELECTRICITY WATER & CONSERVANCY	3,250
ACTIVITY	4,370
GOVERNMENT CAPITATION	-30,000
TOTAL	26,420

Note:

School fee is payable once on admission, i.e., Ksh. 26,420.
The Institute has adopted the Pay As You Eat (P.A.Y.E) System.
Students have the option to use Institute hostels or make their own accommodation arrangements.
The accommodation fee is Ksh—4,500.00 per term for boarders upon confirmation of the availability of beds (Contact: 0723509041).
For inquiries, please call 0700334477.
School fees are payable by banking directly to:
- Absa Bank Kenya PLC A/C NO. 2026031233
- Equity Bank Kenya A/C NO. 0190273909253
- Kenya Commercial Bank Embu Branch A/C No. 1121471226 or through bankers’ cheque/money orders.
Examination Fees are as per the Examining Body.
Registration Fees for Regulatory Board are as per the relevant regulatory body.
No cash or personal Cheque will be accepted.
ALL NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS will pay the following:
- Registration fee: Ksh. 1,000.00
- Student ID card: Ksh. 500.00
- Caution Money: Ksh. 1,000.00
- Kenya Universities & Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS): Ksh. 1,500.00
- Student Council: Ksh. 500.00