The institution has a well-stocked library that provides books through reserve section for reading within the library, short loan and online access to books and journals. We also have an online library system that trainees can use to put reservations online, view available books.
Students purchase meals using a PAYE system, Students load their (PEPEA) meal cards with cash in advance and purchase a variety of affordable meals.
We accommodate some female and male students on a first come-first served basis Accommodation is available but limited therefore; we conduct room allocation on a first come first-served basis. A larger population of the students find accommodation outside the campus.
Students are assisted to apply for HELB upon admission to SIT.
For specific course duration, kindly find details of list of courses at the relevant departmental page.
Examination registration is done One term prior to the exam term. Registration for City and Guilds/K.N.E.C July series exams start in February and end in mid-March, while those of November series begin in May and end in June.
Exam fees range at between KES. 8,000 to 11,500 for CBETexams but variations may exist depending on the courses. A comprehensive breakdown can be obtained in the Polytechnic fee-structure guideline.
Generally, for Diploma courses C-, while a D for certificate courses. However, particular subject cluster requirements may apply for individual courses.
The Siaya Institute of Technology offers quality training to the Kenyan Public but is not mandated to offer, seek for or arbitrate on employment matters.
Bridging courses are offered for Mathematics, Physics Biology and Chemistry and English for duration of three months, starting every term.
Upon advertisement, the tender documents can be downloaded from the Institution’s website or obtained from the Procurement Department at a fee by individuals or registered companies.
Our tenders are advertised in the month of April every year.
To become a supplier you have to apply for the pre-qualification of suppliers which is conducted after every two years.
All our graduates are technicians able to work in a variety of places including industries and institutions as follows:
1. Applied Biology Level 6: Research institutions and institutions
2. Analytical Chemistry Level 6: Research institutions, Quality Assurance laboratories
3. Environmental Science Level 6: Organizations dealing with Environmental quality
4. Medical Laboratory Technology Level 6: Medical institutions and laboratories
Many Mechanical Engineering graduates get absorbed by industry in various capacities of practical engagement and middle-level supervisory roles.
Plant concerns industrial machinery design operation and maintenance, while production engineering entails design and manufacture of machines, tools and equipment in the mechanical field.
Teamwork, open door policy, clear communication and organizational goals.
Our good performance in many areas is due to our commitment towards attainment of the goals we set.
To improve the institution’s performance, we shall maintain hard work and commitment by all stakeholders: students, staff and management in pursuit of a common goal: Excellence.