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Kenya Water Institute September 2025 Intake Now Open

The Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) is inviting applications for the September 2025 intake for programs offered at the Nairobi campus and satellite campuses in Chiakariga, Kitui, and Kisumu. The programs will be delivered through a blended learning model (online and in-person learning for practical-based courses). Applicants must indicate their preferred campus in the application form.

Available Programs and Requirements

Program Title	Minimum Requirements	Duration	Campus	Tuition Per Semester
Diploma in Water Engineering Technology (DWET)	a) KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) or KCE Division II with at least D (plain) in sciences. b) KCSE Mean Grade C- and Artisan Course Certificate from KEWI or equivalent. c) As determined by the Academic Board.	Three years	Nairobi, Chiakariga, Kitui, Kisumu	Kshs. 31,300
Diploma in Water Resources Management Technology (DWRMT)	Same as above.	Three years	Nairobi, Kitui, Kisumu	Kshs. 31,300
Diploma in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering Technology (DIDET)	Same as above.	Three years	Chiakariga, Kisumu	Kshs. 31,300
Diploma in Wastewater and Sanitation Engineering Technology (DWSET)	Same as above.	Three years	Nairobi	Kshs. 31,300
Diploma in Water Laboratory Technology (DWLT)	KCSE Mean Grade C- and Artisan Course Certificate from KEWI or equivalent, or as determined by the Academic Board.	Three years	Nairobi	Kshs. 31,300
Diploma in Information Communication Technology (DICT) - KNEC	KCSE Mean Grade C- and above or equivalent as per KICD/KNQA standards.	Three years	Nairobi	Kshs. 31,300
Certificate in Water Engineering Technology (CWET)	KCSE Mean Grade D+ or Artisan Certificate from KEWI or equivalent.	Two years	Nairobi, Chiakariga, Kitui, Kisumu	Kshs. 30,000
Certificate in Water Resources Management Technology (CWRMT)	Same as above.	Two years	Nairobi, Kitui, Kisumu	Kshs. 30,000
Certificate in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering Technology (CIDET)	Same as above.	Two years	Chiakariga, Kisumu	Kshs. 30,000
Certificate in Wastewater and Sanitation Engineering Technology (CWSET)	Same as above.	Two years	Nairobi	Kshs. 30,000
Certificate in Water Laboratory Technology (CWLT)	Same as above.	Two years	Nairobi	Kshs. 30,000
Certificate in Information Communication Technology (CICT) - KNEC	KCSE Mean Grade D+ and above or equivalent as per KNQA standards.	Two years	Nairobi	Kshs. 30,000
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting (PPF)	KCSE Certificate or Basic Operator Course qualification or approved equivalent.	Two semesters	Nairobi, Chiakariga, Kitui, Kisumu	Kshs. 30,000
Water Operators Course (WOC) – Water Supply, Meter Reading, Wastewater Management	KCSE Certificate or Basic Operator Course qualification or approved equivalent.	Two semesters	Chiakariga, Kitui	Kshs. 30,000
Irrigation and Drainage Systems	KCSE Certificate or Basic Operator Course qualification or approved equivalent.	Two semesters	Chiakariga, Kitui	Kshs. 30,000
Drilling Operations and Management (DOM)	KCSE Mean Grade D, certificate in water/drilling-related field, or industry practice with at least 2 years’ experience.	8 weeks	Nairobi	Kshs. 40,800

Mode of Application

Application forms can be obtained from Kenya Water Institute campuses in Nairobi South ‘C’, Chiakariga, Kitui, and Kisumu, or downloaded from the KEWI website. A non-refundable application fee of Kshs. 1,000 should be paid via Application Payment Process .

Application Form .

Completed applications should be addressed to:

Director, Kenya Water Institute, P.O. Box 60013-00200, Nairobi. Deadline: 29th August 2025.

📞 Contact:
Nairobi – 0722 207 757, 0735 392 06
Chiakariga – 0729 009 104
Kitui – 0707 566 395

🌍 Foreign students to add 20% on all charges.

💡 Persons with disability and female students are encouraged to apply.

I am a proud KEWI alumni, currently working at Filtech Kenya as a Lead Technician. My journey at KEWI shaped my skills and passion for excellence in water engineering, and today I apply that knowledge to contribute to sustainable water solutions.