Railway Training Institute (RTI) Kisumu Campus, is situated at the Kisumu Lake Port. It serves as a premier regional center for maritime education, blue economy training and maritime logistics.

Key Focus

Established to support Kenya’s blue economy and inland water transport, the campus focuses on:

• Equipping marine operators with safety, navigation, and engineering competencies.
• Reducing inland water accidents through professional training.
• Aligning regional training with International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) standards.

Programmes Offered

RTI Kisumu campus provides specialized programmes tailored to maritime transport, logistics, and safety:

Maritime Programmes

• Coxswain Level III Course
• Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) : Basic Safety Training for commercial seafarers (covering Elementary First Aid, Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention & Firefighting and Personal Safety)
• Nautical Science & Marine Engineering

Logistics Programmes

• Diploma in International Freight Management (Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- and above)
• Craft Certificate in Maritime Transport and Logistics (Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D Plain)

• Other Specialized / Short Courses
  • Ships Cook
  • ICT Short Courses, Welding and Fabrication

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

The campus features specialized modern infrastructure to facilitate hands-on learning:

• Firefighting Training Villa and practical training simulators.
• Swimming Pool for survival and water-based rescue drills.
• Accommodation & Hospitality Facilities: Includes standard student hostels, an executive 5-star hostels and dedicated conference facilities.

Key Partnerships

The marine school collaborates extensively with key regional and national stakeholders, including the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), Lake Victoria Basin Commission, NEMA, and various county governments around Lake Victoria to promote safe waterways and regional integration.