Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology is an amazing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre located in Nakuru county, Kenya. It was established in 1979. This institution currently has 3 campuses; Main campus in Nakuru, Nakuru Town campus and Kericho Town campus.
Motto; Technology for industrialization.
Mission; To develop competent, dependent, innovative and creative human resource that suits dynamic, technological trends for sustainable development.
Vision; To be a center of excellence for quality technical research and development for self-reliance and industrialization in the region.
Core values include professionalism, integrity, teamwork and collaboration, innovation and creativity, confidentiality, customer focus and courtesy.
Rift Valley IST Location;
It is located along Nakuru- Njoro road in Nakuru county, Kenya.
Rift Valley IST Fee structure;
Each course offered has its own unique fee structure. For more information, kindly contact the institution’s administration.
Rift Valley IST Intakes;
This institution has 3 intakes every year; January, May and September.
Rift Valley IST Courses;
| COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME | EXAM BODY |
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HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM STUDIES DEPARTMENT |
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Higher Diploma courses; |
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| Higher National Diploma in Food and Beverage | Pass in Diploma in Food and beverage | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Diploma in clothing technology | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in food and beverage management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in tourism management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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Artisan courses; |
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| Food and beverage | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Garment making | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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Craft courses; |
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| Fashion and design | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Food and beverage, production and service | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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HEALTH AND APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Diploma in Analytical chemistry | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in applied biology | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in pharmaceutical technology | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in medical engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in Diatetic and nutrition management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in medical laboratory technology | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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Craft courses; |
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| Science laboratory technology | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Diploma in automotive engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in agricultural engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in mechanical engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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Artisan courses; |
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| Automotive engineering | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Motor vehicle mechanics | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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Craft courses; |
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| Motor vehicle mechanics- automotive | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Diploma in Electrical and electronics engineering- power | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in Electrical and electronics engineering- telecommunication | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in Electrical and electronics engineering- Instrumentation | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in Water technology | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in civil engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in architecture | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in petroleum geoscience | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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Artisan courses; |
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| Artisan in electrical installation | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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Craft courses; |
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| Electrical and electronics – power option | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Electrical and electronics – telecommunication option | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Electrical and electronics – electronics option | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Carpentry and joinery | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Masonry | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Plumbing and building services | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Petroleum geoscience | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Higher Diploma courses; |
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| Higher Diploma in Human Resource | Pass in Diploma in Human Resource | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Higher Diploma in Secretarial studies | Pass in Diploma in Secretarial studies | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Diploma in Supply chain management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in Accountancy | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in Banking and finance | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in Marketing | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in Human resource | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in cooperative management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in Business management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in secretarial studies | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Accounting Technician Diploma | C+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KASNEB |
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Certificate courses; |
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| Certificate in secretarial studies | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| CPA part 1,2 | C+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KASNEB |
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Craft courses; |
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| Banking and finance | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Sales and marketing | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Supply chain management | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Business management | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Human resource management | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Secretarial studies | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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ICT DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Diploma in information studies | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in computer studies | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in ICT | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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Certificate courses; |
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| Information Studies | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| ICT | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Computer packages | D+ in KCSE | Part time | KNEC |
| ICDL | D+ in KCSE | Part time | KNEC |
| CISCO | D+ in KCSE | Part time | KNEC |
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Craft courses; |
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| Information Studies | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Information Technology | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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LIBERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Diploma in Early childhood development | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma in community development and social work | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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Certificate courses; |
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| Certificate in early childhood development | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Certificate in community development and social work | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND EXTENSION DEPARTMENT COURSES; |
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Diploma courses; |
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| Diploma in agriculture | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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Certificate courses; |
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| General agriculture | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
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Craft courses; |
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| General agriculture | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
Rift Valley IST How to apply for courses;
Log onto the institution’s website https://www.rvist.ac.ke
On the application form, click on it then download the printable application form
Print the form
Fill it in
Submit it to the institution.
Rift Valley IST Students’ portal;
Upon admission, each student opens a students’ portal. This becomes a platform where they get to access updates from the institution. Such updates include fee payment status, important term dates and academic results.
Rift Valley IST Hostels & Accommodation;
This institution offers accommodation to its students at an affordable rate.
Rift Valley IST Contacts;
| Physical location | Nakuru- Njoro road, Nakuru county, Kenya |
| Postal address | P.O. Box 7182- 20100, Nakuru, Kenya. |
| Phone number | 0720668238 |
| Email address | principal@rvist.ac.ke |
| Website | https://www.rvist.ac.ke |
