About KIHBT
The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) is a training institution under the State Department of Roads, in the Ministry of Roads and Transport. Established in 1948, KIHBT is mandated to capacity-build the roads and infrastructure sector in Kenya and beyond. The institute operates three campuses — Nairobi, Ngong (Kajiado County), and Kisii County — and trains approximately 3,000 students annually.
KIHBT's vision is to be the preferred training institute for infrastructure development in Africa and beyond, with a mission of facilitating the provision of high-quality training for infrastructure development.
Courses Offered at KIHBT
Certificate Courses
- Certificate in Contract Management and Administration
- Certificate in Construction Plant Mechanics
- Certificate in Drainage Construction
- Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Certificate in Construction Site Safety
- Certificate in Road Construction
- Certificate in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Certificate in Auto Electrician
- Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
- Craft Certificate in Telecommunication
- Craft Certificate in Masonry
- Craft Certificate in Automotive Mechanics
- Craft Certificate in Electrical Power
- Craft Certificate in Road Construction
Diploma Courses
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Diploma in Highway Engineering
- Diploma in Road Transport Management
- Diploma in Construction Plant Engineering
- Diploma in Quantity Surveying
- Diploma in Land Surveying
- Higher Diploma in Building, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Short Courses and Capacity Building
KIHBT offers short courses and workshops tailored for professionals in the infrastructure sector including contractors, supervisors, and technical staff. These include AutoCAD and Drafting Techniques, Road Safety Management, Construction Site Management, Highway Maintenance and Management, Heavy Plant Operator Training, Surveying and Mapping, Project Management in Construction, Construction Management for Roads and Building Projects, and Bridge Management among others.
View and apply for available short courses directly on the KIHBT Student Portal.
Fees Structure 2026
All fees are for Day Scholars. Limited hostel accommodation is available on a first-come, first-served basis at an extra KSh 27,000 per term. Fees may be reviewed from time to time without further notice.
1. Higher Diploma — Building, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
First Year
| Item |
Term I (KSh) |
Term II (KSh) |
|---|
| Registration / Library / ID |
1,500 |
500 |
| Caution Money |
1,000 |
— |
| Sports & Activities |
1,500 |
1,500 |
| Maintenance |
1,500 |
1,500 |
| Personal Insurance Cover |
1,000 |
— |
| Tuition |
26,000 |
23,500 |
| Examinations (KNEC & Internal) |
7,150 |
2,000 |
| TOTAL |
39,650 |
29,000 |
Second Year
| Item |
Term I (KSh) |
Term II (KSh) |
Term III (KSh) |
|---|
| Registration / Library / ID |
750 |
750 |
— |
| Maintenance |
3,000 |
3,000 |
— |
| Tuition |
28,750 |
27,750 |
5,000 |
| Examinations (KNEC & Internal) |
8,000 |
4,000 |
— |
| TOTAL |
40,500 |
35,500 |
5,000 |
2. Module I Diploma TVET — Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, ICT, Building and Architecture
| Item |
Term I (KSh) |
Term II (KSh) |
Term III (KSh) |
|---|
| Registration / ID / Library |
1,500 |
1,000 |
— |
| Caution Money |
1,000 |
— |
— |
| Sports & Activities |
2,500 |
2,000 |
— |
| Maintenance |
1,500 |
1,500 |
— |
| Insurance (Personal Accident) |
1,500 |
— |
— |
| Alumni Registration |
1,000 |
— |
— |
| Tuition |
15,000 |
14,500 |
5,000 |
| Examinations (Internal & KNEC) |
8,210 |
8,210 |
— |
| TOTAL |
32,210 |
27,210 |
5,000 |
3. Module II Diploma TVET — Civil, Electrical, ICT, Mechanical, Building and Architecture
| Item |
Term II (KSh) |
Term III (KSh) |
|---|
| Registration / ID / Library |
1,000 |
— |
| Sports & Activities |
3,000 |
— |
| Maintenance |
2,000 |
— |
| Tuition |
12,395 |
10,605 |
| Examinations (KNEC & Internal) |
13,420 |
— |
| TOTAL |
31,815 |
10,605 |
4. Module III Diploma TVET — Mechanical, ICT, Electrical, Civil, Building and Architecture
| Item |
Term II (KSh) |
Term III (KSh) |
|---|
| Library |
1,000 |
— |
| Sports & Activities |
3,000 |
— |
| Maintenance |
2,000 |
— |
| Tuition |
12,395 |
10,605 |
| Examinations (KNEC & Internal) |
13,420 |
— |
| TOTAL |
31,815 |
10,605 |
5. Stage I Diploma TEP — Highway Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Land Surveying
| Item |
Term I (KSh) |
Term II (KSh) |
Term III (KSh) |
|---|
| Registration / ID / Library |
1,500 |
1,000 |
— |
| Caution Money |
1,000 |
— |
— |
| Sports & Activities |
2,500 |
2,000 |
— |
| Maintenance |
1,500 |
1,500 |
— |
| Insurance (Personal Accident) |
1,500 |
— |
— |
| Alumni Registration |
1,000 |
— |
— |
| Tuition |
15,000 |
14,500 |
5,000 |
| Examinations (Internal & KNEC) |
6,210 |
6,210 |
— |
| TOTAL |
30,210 |
25,210 |
5,000 |
6. Stage II Diploma TEP — Highway Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Land Surveying
| Item |
Term II (KSh) |
Term III (KSh) |
|---|
| Registration / ID / Library |
1,000 |
— |
| Sports & Activities |
3,000 |
— |
| Maintenance |
2,000 |
— |
| Tuition |
14,000 |
9,000 |
| Examinations (KNEC & Internal) |
7,000 |
— |
| TOTAL |
27,000 |
9,000 |
7. Stage III TEP Diploma — Highway Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Land Surveying
| Item |
Term I (KSh) |
Term II (KSh) |
Term III (KSh) |
|---|
| Registration / ID / Library |
750 |
750 |
— |
| Sports & Activities |
2,500 |
2,000 |
— |
| Maintenance |
1,500 |
1,500 |
— |
| Tuition |
16,000 |
13,500 |
5,000 |
| Examinations (KNEC & Internal) |
5,000 |
3,000 |
— |
| TOTAL |
25,750 |
20,750 |
5,000 |
8. Module I Craft TVET — Automotive, Electrical and Building Technology
| Item |
Term I (KSh) |
Term II (KSh) |
Term III (KSh) |
|---|
| Registration / ID / Library |
1,500 |
1,000 |
— |
| Caution Money |
1,000 |
— |
— |
| Sports & Activities |
2,500 |
2,000 |
— |
| Maintenance |
1,500 |
1,500 |
— |
| Insurance (Personal Accident) |
1,500 |
— |
— |
| Alumni Registration |
1,000 |
— |
— |
| Tuition |
15,000 |
14,500 |
5,000 |
| Examinations (Internal & KNEC) |
7,710 |
7,710 |
— |
| TOTAL |
31,710 |
26,710 |
5,000 |
9. Module II Craft TVET — Automotive, Electrical and Building Technology
| Item |
Term I (KSh) |
Term II (KSh) |
Term III (KSh) |
|---|
| Registration / ID / Library |
750 |
750 |
— |
| Sports & Activities |
2,500 |
2,000 |
— |
| Maintenance |
1,500 |
1,500 |
— |
| Tuition |
14,790 |
14,710 |
5,000 |
| Examinations (KNEC & Internal) |
9,420 |
5,000 |
— |
| TOTAL |
28,960 |
23,960 |
5,000 |
10. Stage I Craft TEP — Plumbing and Road Construction
| Item |
Term I (KSh) |
Term II (KSh) |
Term III (KSh) |
|---|
| Registration / ID / Library |
1,500 |
1,000 |
— |
| Caution Money |
1,000 |
— |
— |
| Sports |
2,500 |
2,000 |
— |
| Maintenance |
1,500 |
1,500 |
— |
| Insurance (Personal Accident) |
1,500 |
— |
— |
| Alumni Registration |
1,000 |
— |
— |
| Tuition |
15,000 |
14,500 |
5,000 |
| Examinations (Internal & KNEC) |
5,710 |
5,710 |
— |
| TOTAL |
29,710 |
24,710 |
5,000 |
11. Stage II Craft TEP — Plumbing and Road Construction
| Item |
Term I (KSh) |
Term II (KSh) |
Term III (KSh) |
|---|
| Registration / ID / Library |
750 |
750 |
— |
| Sports & Activities |
2,500 |
2,000 |
— |
| Maintenance |
1,500 |
1,500 |
— |
| Tuition |
16,250 |
13,250 |
5,000 |
| Examinations (KNEC & Internal) |
4,500 |
3,000 |
— |
| TOTAL |
25,500 |
20,500 |
5,000 |
12. National Skills Certificate Courses — Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Pipe Fitting, Construction Plant Mechanics
| Item |
Level A — Jan 2024 (KSh) |
Level B — May 2024 (KSh) |
Level C — Sep 2025 (KSh) |
|---|
| Registration / ID / Library |
1,500 |
500 |
500 |
| Caution Money |
1,000 |
— |
— |
| Sports & Activities |
1,500 |
1,500 |
1,500 |
| Maintenance |
1,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
| Insurance (Personal Accident) |
1,500 |
— |
— |
| Alumni Registration |
1,000 |
— |
— |
| Tuition |
13,500 |
13,500 |
13,500 |
| Examinations (Internal & NITA) |
7,420 |
5,000 |
5,500 |
| TOTAL |
28,420 |
21,500 |
22,000 |
Download Official Fee Structures 2026
Click below to download the official fee structure documents as approved by the Director KIHBT:
How to Pay Fees
All fee payments must be made through the following official channels only. No cash deposits, Money Orders, or Banker's Cheques are accepted.
- M-Pesa Paybill: 222222 — Account: NRB2F-[Your Name]
- Bank Transfer: National Bank of Kenya — Account No: 01020000832200
- G2G Cheques payable to "Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology"
- Online Invoice Generator: kihbt.ecitizen.go.ke
Entry Requirements
Certificate Courses
- Minimum KCSE mean grade of D (Plain) or equivalent
- D (Plain) in Mathematics and English
Diploma Courses
- Minimum KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) or equivalent
- C- (Minus) in Mathematics, English, and Physics or Physical Science
- Alternatively, a relevant certificate from a recognized institution
All courses are open to all Kenyan nationals and are offered on a full-time basis at campus premises.
How to Apply
Option 1 — Apply via KIMS Student Portal (Recommended)
KIHBT's new integrated student portal allows you to apply for courses, make fee payments, book hostel accommodation, and access all student services from one place.
- Visit kims.kihbt.ac.ke
- Browse available short courses or long-term programmes
- Complete your online application and make payment securely
- Activate your student account using your admission number once admitted
Option 2 — Apply via eCitizen
- Log in at kihbt.ecitizen.go.ke
- Fill in your details and select your first and second course choices
- Upload relevant documents and make the application payment
- Print copies of the invoice and application form and submit to the Registrar's Office
Option 3 — Walk-in Application
- Visit the Registrar's Office at any KIHBT campus
- Select a course and make a non-refundable payment of KES 1,000 to the National Bank of Kenya
- Submit your completed forms to the Registrar's Office
Required Documents
- Completed application form
- Copy of National ID or Passport
- Academic certificates (KCSE certificate or equivalent)
- Application fee receipt (KES 1,000)
Certificate Verification
Employers and institutions can verify the authenticity of any KIHBT certificate instantly at kims.kihbt.ac.ke/certificate-verification — no login required.
Contact KIHBT Admissions
- Address: Commercial Street, Industrial Area, Nairobi
- P.O Box: 57511 – 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
- Phone: 0202465760 / 0202465761 / 0202390758 / 0115827053
- Email: principal@kihbt.ac.ke
- Student Portal: kims.kihbt.ac.ke
