Nairobi Technical Training Institute derives its history as far back to the year 1951 when it started as “Modern High School” catering predominantly for the Asian community residing in the neighborhood. Though a secondary school, the curriculum offered at the time had a bias towards the inculcation of vocational skills which encompassed Mechanical Engineering and Carpentry & Joinery.
In 1953, the name of the school was changed to Technical High School and the Cambridge School Certificate Examination was first taken in 1954.
At independence and in the spirit of the Ominde Education Commission of 1964, the school opened its doors to all races. The curriculum continued to lay emphasis on Technical Education and was expanded to include Plant Mechanical, Woodwork, Electrical and Motor Vehicle mechanics skills. Both ‘O’ and ‘A’ level classes were accommodated.
OUR VISION
A Leader in Globally Competitive Training in Technical, Vocational, Innovation and Research.
OUR MISSION
To develop highly skilled graduates in Technical, Vocational, Innovation, Business and Research for the global market.
OUR MANDATE
To create and continuously provide relevant and up-to-date technological skills required by an advancing industrial economy.
Nairobi Technical Training Institute is a public tertiary institution under the Ministry of Education, State Department of Vocational and Technical Training. The Institute receives full support from the Government through grants, training equipment and personnel.