This article dwells on the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) courses, requirements, and fee structure. The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology famously known as KIHBT is a government institute that has been around since 1948.
The institution started primarily to provide technical skills and knowledge to employees of the Ministry of Roads. Its growth has seen it accommodate and admit students from all walks of life including nationals from the sub-Saharan region seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in the roads and infrastructure space.
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology KIHBT Courses
KIHBT offers higher Diploma, Diploma, Certificate, and craft certificate courses across its three campuses: Nairobi Main Campus, Ngong Campus, and Kisii Training Centre.
KIHBT Higher Diploma Courses Requirements and Fees
The following higher diploma courses are only offered in Nairobi campus and take two years to complete. Intakes are done in May each year and are examined by the Technical University of Mombasa and KNEC.
- Higher Diploma in Building & Civil Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Building Economics
- Higher Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Highway Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Structural Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive and Plant Option)
Higher Diploma Courses Requirments
Diploma in Relevant field, Part III certificate
Higher Diploma Courses Fees Per Term
Tuition Fee of 26,550
KIHBT Diploma Courses, Requirements, and Fees
Diploma courses at KIHBT take 3 years to complete and the intake is usually done yearly in September.
- Diploma in Computer Studies
- Diploma in Construction
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Land Survey
- Diploma in Highway Engineering
- Diploma in Architecture
- Diploma in Quantity Surveying
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Diploma in Construction plant
- Diploma in automotive engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering
KIHBT Diploma Courses Entry Requirements
C- (KCSE) OR DIV. II (EACE/KCE) with C- OR Credit Passes in: English Language Mathematics Physics or Physical Science
KIHBT Diploma Courses Fees Per Term
Tuition 22,000
Meals and Accommodation 17,000
KIHBT Certificate Courses, Requirements, and Fees
KIHBT certificate courses are mostly taught at their Ngong Campus and take up to three years to complete. Students are examined by NITA.
- Auto Electrician
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Construction Plant Mechanics
- Painting & Decorating
- Plumbing & Pipe Fitting
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Entry Requirements
D (KCSE) OR DIV. III (EACE/KCE) with D OR Passes in English Language or Kiswahili Physics or Physical Science Mathematics.
Fees Per Term
Tuition & Other Levies 19,500
Meals & Accommodation 17,000
KIHBT Craft Certificate Courses, Requirements, and Fees
These courses are examined by KNEC and take up to 2 years to complete.
- Automotive Mechanics – Module 1
- Electrical Installation – Module 1
- Masonry
- Roads Construction
- Telecommunication – Module 1
- Welding & Fabrication
Admission Requirements
D (KCSE) OR DIV. III (EACE/KCE) with D OR Passes in English Language or Kiswahili Physics or Physical Science Mathematics
Fees Per Term
Tuition & Other Levies 19,500
Meals & Accommodation 17,000
List Of KIHBT Short Courses
The institution also offers short courses in various fields.
- AutoCAD and ArchiCAD- 2 weeks 15,000
- Basic Computer Applications 3 weeks 10,000
- Basic Training Course for Engineers 2 weeks 25,000
- Building Supervisors 6 weeks 40,000
- Defensive Driving 1 week 10,000
- Elementary Driving, for school leavers 4 weeks 11,000
- Fire Safety & Disaster Preparedness 1 week 25,000
- First Aid 5 days 6,000
- Fleet Management 1 week 30,000
- Plant Operators 2 months 65,000
- Refresher course for drivers 1 week 10,000
- Road Overseers (6 wks) – 126,000
Note: School fees displayed above are subject to change. KIHBT reserves the right to alter its fee structure without any notice.
KIHBT Contacts
Reach out to the Kenya Institute Of Highways & Building Technology through the following channels:
Phone: 0202465760/0202465761
Email: principal@kihbt.ac.ke
