Machakos Institute of Technology

The Machakos Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private institute in Machakos, Eastern Province, Kenya. MIT has six schools with an emphasis on social work, community development, and scientific and technological research.

Machakos Institute of Technology
MottoMaster the training and experience the reward
TypePrivate
Established2008
DirectorBenjamin M. Mutie
Academic staff
40[1]
Students1500[2]
Location
Machakos
,
Kenya

1°31′50″S 37°15′45″E school
CampusUrban, 25 acres (0.1 km2)[3]
ColorsOrange and Blue[a]
        
AffiliationsKNEC, ABMA UK, AQA UK, ABE, IMIS, LCM, KASNEB, ICM, MCSE, ICC, MCAD
MascotBook[4]
Websitewww.mit.ac.ke

MIT was founded in 2008 in response to the expansion in primary and secondary education in Kenya and a lack of corresponding increase in mid-level training colleges and universities. This led to the inability of majority of KCSE school leavers to access training, leading to a huge training gap.

The institute offers short, certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses, and runs consultancy services.

The main campus is located at the Machakos-Mombasa road junction.

Academics

Schools

MIT is divided into six schools:

  • School of Social Work and Community Development
  • School of Counseling and Psychology
  • School of Applied and Health Sciences
  • School of Business Education
  • School of Computing and Information Technology
  • School of Teacher Education

Qualifications for admission

The minimum qualification for entry to a diploma course is grade KCSE C- or KCE Div. 2 or its equivalent or KCE Div. 3 or the equivalent. Those with bridging courses are considered on individual basis.

Intake

The three MIT intakes are in January, May and September. Registration for the distance learning programme is possible throughout the year. Students can register online.

Mode of study

Methods of study are:

  • Full-time (day time): 8.00 am - 6.00 pm, Mon – Fri
  • Evening classes: 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm, Mon – Fri
  • Saturday classes: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
  • Blocks: April, August and December
  • Distant learning programme (learning by correspondence)

Examinations

Examinations are administered by several examination bodies:

  • Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
  • Association of Business Managers and Administrators (ABMA UK)
  • Association of Business Executives (ABE)
  • Institute of Management of Information Systems (IMIS)
  • Kenya Accountancy and Secretarial National Examination Board(KASNEB)
  • Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
  • CDAAC
  • NITA

The programmes evaluation and quality assurance is done by Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Commission for Higher Education, Kenya Methodist University and institutions collaborating with MIT.

Short courses

Short courses are organized at the beginning of each year. The institute links up with the Kenya Institute of Social Work to offer the training programmes.

Consultancy

The objective of the consultancy services is to provide advice in particular areas of expertise.

Student activities

Clubs
  • Young Christian Students
  • Christian Union
  • Debate Club
  • Drama Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Social Workers Club
  • Career Club

Sports

References
  1. "Machakos Institute of Technology Facts 2019: Faculty and Staff". MIT. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2008-09-09.
  2. "Machakos Institute of Technology Facts 2008: Enrollments 2019". MIT. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2008-09-09.
  3. "MIT Facts 2008: The Campus". MIT. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2008-09-09.
  4. "Symbols: Book". MIT Graphic Identity. MIT. Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2008-09-09.
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