Looking for a college in Thika? You can explore options in ICT, engineering, business, beauty, hospitality, community development and professional training. The right starting point is a course that fits your qualifications, interests and preferred way of studying.
This guide introduces 10 colleges and training institutions appearing in Elimys’s Thika town institution search, plus a sign-language training option appearing in the Thika course catalogue. It covers central Thika and nearby locations, including Makongeni. It is a selection to help you compare options, rather than an exhaustive list of every college in Thika.
Use the Thika institution directory to explore college profiles, or browse courses available for Thika learners to compare subjects, qualification levels, study modes and application options.
Colleges and training institutions in Thika
1. Juwam International Training College
Juwam publishes professional qualifications, diploma and certificate pathways, and short courses. Options include CPA, ATD, Certified Secretaries, procurement and human resource qualifications, entrepreneurship, ICT, business, cosmetology, counselling and community development.
Location: Kigio Plaza, 4th floor, Kwame Nkrumah Road, Thika.
Entry requirements: Requirements depend on the programme and examining body. Its Certification in Entrepreneurship is published with open entry. Ask admissions about eligibility for the particular professional, certificate or diploma route you want.
How to apply: Explore a course or intake on Elimys and follow the available application option. Juwam also provides an online admission form on its official website.
Contact: 0116 896 898 / 0116 667 959
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2. Elearn Training Institute
Elearn’s course information includes hairdressing, beauty therapy, cosmetology, counselling, social work, ICT, cyber security, graphic design and business programmes. It also publishes focused skills courses such as Digital Marketing Essentials and computer packages.
Location: Kigio Plaza, 4th floor, Thika town.
Entry requirements: The published Digital Marketing Essentials course has open entry, while the Diploma in Marriage and Family Counselling lists KCSE C-. Even an open-entry course can require identification and academic documents for registration.
How to apply: Choose a course or current intake on Elimys and apply through the available form. Confirm the timetable, qualification and complete duration for the selected programme.
Contact: 0116 012 012 / 0116 013 013
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3. La-Winn Technical Training Institute
La-Winn publishes training in fashion, cosmetology, hospitality, caregiving, domicare, journalism and ICT. Its ICT catalogue includes graphic design, web design, digital marketing, networking, computer repair, computer packages, and certificate or diploma programmes in technology.
Location: Grace Building, 1st floor, Kwame Nkrumah Street, Thika CBD.
Entry requirements: Ask admissions for the entry requirements of the exact course and level. A short computer course and a diploma in ICT should be compared separately for eligibility, content and assessment.
How to apply: Use its Elimys profile to make an enquiry. Its official website also links to an application portal. Request the current course details and fee structure before registering.
Contact: 0759 220 000
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4. Christian Industrial Training College Thika
Christian Industrial Training College is also presented online as CITC Technical and Business College Thika. Its programme catalogue includes automotive technology, building technology, electrical engineering, ICT, fashion, hospitality, cosmetology and business studies.
Location: Makongeni, Thika. Contact the college for directions to the campus entrance.
Entry requirements: The college publishes both KCSE-based and prior-qualification routes for selected programmes. See the examples below, and confirm which route applies to your results and previous training.
How to apply: Explore the college through Elimys or use the application link on CITC’s official website. Ask admissions to confirm your eligibility and the next reporting date.
Contact: 0705 057 428 / 0722 277 523
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5. Prestige Vision College
Prestige Vision publishes courses in cosmetology and beauty, community health development, caregiving, nursing assistant training, catering and accommodation, tour guiding, plumbing and ICT. The catalogue includes short courses alongside artisan, certificate and diploma options.
Location: New Jogoo House, 3rd floor, Thika town.
Entry requirements: Its artisan Plumbing course lists entry as D. Confirm the precise academic requirement and whether an equivalent qualification is accepted. Other programmes have their own requirements.
How to apply: Open the course on Elimys and select the applicable intake. Check the intake period, assessment arrangements and practical attendance requirements before submitting your application.
Contact: 0796 542 288
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6. Maintech Technical Training Institute
Maintech’s official programme page features phone and computer repair, ICT, electrical and electronics, cosmetology, graphic design and media. Learners can compare focused technical courses and ask which programme suits their existing skills.
Location: Mangu House, 4th floor, near the main stage in Thika town.
Entry requirements: Ask admissions which academic qualifications or prior practical experience are needed for the course you choose, and whether beginners can join.
How to apply: Explore the institution on Elimys or complete the admissions enquiry on Maintech’s official website. Ask for the syllabus, fees, assessment and certificate details.
Contact: 0769 662 626
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7. Mwongozo Medical and Technical College
Mwongozo publishes college-wide programme areas including health sciences, technology, business, social sciences and ICT. Its Thika profile is useful for contacting the local team and establishing which programmes are available at that location.
Location: Makongeni, Kisii Estate, near Deacons Corner, according to its Thika Elimys profile.
Entry requirements: Request the current Thika course catalogue and programme-specific requirements. Confirm the teaching campus explicitly, as the college’s public website also publishes a Nairobi address.
How to apply: Contact the Thika office through the details on Elimys. The college also describes online and in-person applications on its website; confirm that your chosen application is for the Thika location.
Contact: 0726 000 931
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8. International Center of Technology
Also known as ICT College Thika, the institution publishes training in information technology, firefighting, emergency medical technician studies, occupational health and safety, engineering, hospitality, cosmetology and community development.
Location: Along Thika–Garissa Road. Confirm the campus entrance and practical training venue before travelling.
Entry requirements: Its website lists C- for the Diploma in Information Technology and D+ for the Certificate in Information Technology. Ask separately about requirements for firefighting, EMT and other specialist programmes.
How to apply: Explore the relevant course or intake on Elimys, or follow the application information on the college website. Confirm the qualification and examining body for your selected programme.
Contact: 0798 186 377
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9. Starehe Technical Training College
Starehe’s catalogue includes electrical and automotive engineering, building technology, community health, health records, beauty therapy, catering, baking, pastry and related practical skills. It publishes courses at different levels, so compare the exact programme rather than only its subject name.
Location: Kigio Plaza, 5th floor, Kwame Nkrumah Street, Thika town.
Entry requirements: The published Diploma in Baking Technology lists a minimum KCSE grade of C-. Ask admissions about the requirements for the corresponding certificate or other courses, and whether prior relevant qualifications provide an alternative route.
How to apply: Choose the relevant course or intake on Elimys and follow the online application instructions. Select or confirm the Thika campus, as the college also publishes Nairobi campus information.
Contact: 0113 730 729 / 0741 980 519
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10. Sequoia Africa
Sequoia publishes skills courses including solar PV installation and maintenance, basic electrical installation and wiring, plumbing and pipefitting, welding, automotive electrical systems, fashion, computer applications and web design.
Location: Its Elimys location description gives Kenyatta Road. Ask for the exact venue and directions before visiting.
Entry requirements: Confirm the required education or practical experience for your chosen course. Ask how practical training and assessment are arranged for courses advertised with online or weekend study.
How to apply: Review the individual course and intake on Elimys, then follow the available application option. Confirm the award, timetable, practical sessions and complete fees.
Contact: 0722 301 302 / 0700 365 747
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An additional sign language training option
Pro-Terp Sign Language Training College
Pro-Terp’s Basic Kenyan Sign Language and Advanced Kenyan Sign Language courses appear in the Thika course results. The published basic course is listed as three months, with classroom, online and blended options among the advertised study modes.
Its institution profile gives Githunguri as the location, while the course results identify Thika. Contact the provider to confirm the actual Thika teaching venue, current timetable and application requirements before making travel arrangements.
Contact: 0740 943 965
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Examples of published course entry requirements
There is no single admission grade for all colleges in Thika. The examples below show how requirements vary by course and level. They reproduce the institutions’ published guidance; confirm the current requirement, accepted equivalents and any subject-specific conditions with admissions.
Institution and course
Published entry requirement
Duration
CITC Thika: Computer Programming Level 6
KCSE C- or equivalent, or a relevant TVET Level 5 qualification.
3 years
CITC Thika: Computer and Mobile Repair Level 4
KCSE D or equivalent, or a relevant TVET Level 3 qualification.
1 year
ICT College Thika: Diploma in Information Technology
C- as published in the college’s IT course table.
18 months
ICT College Thika: Certificate in Information Technology
D+ as published in the college’s IT course table.
6 months
Starehe: Diploma in Baking Technology
Minimum grade C-.
2 years
Prestige Vision: Plumbing, artisan
Published as D; confirm the precise requirement with admissions.
9 months
Elearn: Digital Marketing Essentials
Open entry; registration documents are still requested.
2 weeks
Juwam: Certification in Entrepreneurship
Open entry.
3 months
Durations refer to the named course as published. For professional qualifications, ask whether an advertised period covers a complete qualification, one level, a section or an examination sitting.
How to compare courses before applying
Check the exact qualification and assessment route
Ask for the course title, qualification level, awarding or examining body and assessment method. A short skills certificate, a professional examination course and a diploma can serve different goals. For TVET programmes, check the institution and relevant programme information with TVETA; for professional courses, check the relevant examining body.
Confirm the campus and practical timetable
Some colleges operate in several towns, and a course can appear under more than one location. Ask where teaching, examinations, workshops, practical work and attachment take place. For online, blended, evening or weekend options, request the actual timetable and attendance requirements.
Request a complete fee structure
Compare the full cost, including tuition, registration, assessment, external examinations, materials, equipment and any attachment-related charges. Ask whether the quoted figure is per month, term, module or complete course, and get the agreed payment schedule in writing.
How to apply through Elimys
1. Find your preferred course. Browse the Thika course catalogue and filter by qualification level, discipline, study mode and intake status. Alternatively, open a college profile and view its courses.
2. Read the course details. Check the entry requirements, duration, location, study modes and examining body. Contact admissions if any detail is unclear or if you are applying using an equivalent qualification.
3. Choose the relevant intake. Where an application is available, select the course or intake and review its application instructions and deadline. Confirm the teaching campus.
4. Complete the available application form. Provide the requested details and documents. Requirements can include identification, academic certificates or result slips, passport photographs, and working contact information. Follow the institution’s instructions for the particular programme.
5. Receive the college’s admission guidance. An application is a request for admission. The institution confirms eligibility, admission, fees, reporting dates and the remaining registration steps. Use its official payment instructions once these are confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I find a course with a KCSE grade below C minus
Yes, some published programmes in this guide accept lower grades or have open entry. Examples include CITC’s Computer and Mobile Repair Level 4, which lists D or an alternative qualification, and Elearn’s open-entry Digital Marketing Essentials course. Eligibility still depends on the actual programme and its registration requirements.
Are there short courses in Thika
The published options include digital marketing, entrepreneurship, computer applications, graphic design, beauty skills and practical technical training. Compare the content, practical time, assessment and award, as courses with similar names may have different scope.
Can I study while working
Several courses in the Thika catalogue advertise online, blended, evening or weekend study. Availability depends on the course and intake. Ask for the actual timetable before committing, especially where practical attendance is required.
Can I apply online
Many course and intake pages provide an online application option on Elimys. Some colleges also publish their own application forms. Follow the route specified for your chosen intake, and confirm the campus and course before submitting.
Find your next course in Thika
Compare your options, confirm the requirements and choose a programme that fits your goals. Explore colleges in Thika on Elimys or browse courses for Thika learners to get started.
Further information
College profiles and course catalogues are linked in each institution section. The entry requirement table links directly to its source pages. Additional institution-published sources include:
Juwam diploma course information
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