FAQ

• RTI is a Public Tertiary Institution under Kenya Railways in the Ministry of Roads and Transport. The institute is registered as a TVET College by the Ministry of Education.

• The Main Campus is located in Nairobi, South B along Mwangeka Road off Aoko Road, about 6Km from the Central Business District.

• The Kisumu Campus, also known as the Marine School, is located about 1.5Km from the Kisumu Central Business District at Kisumu Marine Yard, near the Old Railway Station adjacent to the Kisumu Port.

• Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Diploma in Quantity Surveying
• Diploma in Architecture
• Certificate & Diploma in Building Technology
• Certificate & Diploma & Higher Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

• Certificate & Diploma in Automotive Engineering

• Diploma in Accountancy
• Diploma in Cooperative Management
• Certificate & Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
• Certificate & Diploma in Food and Beverage Production and Service
• Certificate & Diploma in Catering and Hospitality
• Certificate & Diploma in Tourism Management
• Certificate & Diploma in Business Management
• Certificate & Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Certificate in Sales and Marketing
• Certificate & Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• Certificate & Diploma in Information Communication Technology
• Certificate & Diploma in Information Science
• Certificate & Diploma in Project Management
• Certificate & Diploma in Road Transport Management
• Certificate & Diploma in Maritime Transport Management

• Grade 3, 2, & 1 in Electrical Installation (Wireman) & Electrical Fitter
• Grade 3, 2, & 1 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• Grade 3, 2, & 1 in Motor Vehicle Mechanics

• Craft Certificate KCSE D Plain or a D Plus (D or D+) or Pass in Relevant Artisan Course
• Diploma Certificate KCSE C Minus or C Plain or C Plus or Pass in Relevant Craft Certificate Course
• Higher Diploma Pass in Relevant Diploma Course\

• We have three intakes in a year i.e. January intake, May intake and September intake
• We also admit students on a need basis depending on the course and the examination body requirements.

• Railway Track Construction & Maintenance
• Rolling Stock Technician Course
• Locomotive Driving course
• Railway Signaling Technician Course
• Railway Information Communication
• Railway Passenger Operations
• Railway Passenger Train Crew Course
• Shunting Technician
• Station Master
• Passenger Train Maintenance
• Freight Train Technician
• Locomotive Maintenance
• Railway Electrical Installation & Maintenance
• Freight Transport Management

The entry qualification of these courses is a Craft/Diploma in a relevant course

• Students placed by KUCCPS need not apply. The Institute shall upload their details as soon as they are received.
• To download the admission letter, visit the RTI website www.rti.ac.ke click on the link Placed by KUCCPS, click here to download your letter”. Use the KCSE Index Number/KCSE Year as your log-in password, update the form provided and download the Admission letter.

• Visit the Institute website www.rti.ac.ke, on the home page, click the Apply Now Button” that takes one to the “Online Application Form” and fill in the form, Attach the documents requested i.e. copy of the ID card, Birth Certificate and Result slip/ Certificate and SUBMIT after paying the 1000/ application fee.
• To get the admission letter, log-in to the portal on the website, go to downloads then click on the admission letter.
• You can also Email, admission@rti.ac.ke or visit the Institute at Nairobi South B or Kisumu Campus for assistance.

• Once you apply for course, you will be required to download an admission letter, which has the fee structure

• Fee can be paid either via the Institutes bank account in form of Bank deposit to Kenya Commercial Bank A/C 1102590363 Industrial Area Branch

or

• You can also use a KCB mtaani agent, to deposit your fees into the Institute’s bank account Kenya Commercial Bank A/C 1102590363

• Yes, we do have hostels for both male and female students at a fee of Kshs 19,500 per term.
• Breakfast, Lunch and Supper are provided to the boarders.
• Day scholars can also opt to pay for lunch, at Kshs 5,000 per term.

• Certificate & Diploma in Road Transport Management
• Higher Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Part time option for all the other programs, is available, subject to attaining the requisite quorum

• Coxswain Level 3
• STCW Mandatory courses
• Nautical Science
• Marine Engineering
• Certificate & Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics
• Certificate & Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• Certificate & Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Certificate & Diploma in Road Transport Management
• Certificate & Diploma in Business Management
• Certificate & Diploma in Information Studies
• Certificate & Diploma in Information Communication Technology
• Electrical Fitter/Installation (wireman), Gas/Arc Welding

• On-line course application
• On-line Hostel Reservation
• On-line Term Registration
• On-line Timetables
• Examination module
• On-line Industrial Attachment Module
• On-line Clearance

• Yes. Provided you qualify for the course you are interested in joining at RTI.

• Yes, we offer courses examined by reputable local and external examination bodies. Our graduates proceed to pursue various programs at both local and international Universities.

• Upon completion of admission, you will be issued with your admission number.

• RTI is located at a serene environment. The Institute has ample space for students to engage in both indoor and outdoor sports activities. There are also clubs and societies that engage students.

• RTI is an established brand with strong reputation in Engineering and Business Management. Our graduates are marketable in the industry.
• We facilitate opportunities attachment, Internship and Job placements to trainees, when opportunities arise, from our strong linkage with industry.

• RTI students register very good performance with an aggregate score of 70% pass in exams in 2022.