Departments & Programmes

Mr. Eric Wamiti

Deputy Director, Academic Affairs

Welcome Note

Kenya Water Institute (KEWI), recognized as a leading institution in producing high caliber human capital for the water sector in the region, has to realize its vision, mission and strategic objectives with regards to academics. Against this backdrop, the Academic Affairs Division is expected to provide leadership in all areas of academic and student affairs in order to guarantee innovative and student-centered approach to teaching. This is in an environment that also creates new academic bases and nurtures outstanding graduates who are highly regarded by employers.

With the division main function being to conduct trainings, offer examinations and award certificates, it’s required to offer a range of regular programs in Kenya National Qualifications Frameworks KNQF 6 (Diploma), KNQF 5 (Certificate) and KNQF 4 (Artisan) Levels.

To enhance this, the division and as a mean to deliver its core mandate of Training has departments that help deliver this key deliverable. The departments are Water and Wastewater Engineering (WWE), Water Resources & Environmental Management (WREM), Management and Information Technology (MIT) and Library and Resource Centre (LRC).

The division further takes keen interest in the affairs of the students to facilitate their personal development and wellness. The office of the Senior Principal Registrar has been tasked with the onerous duty of enhancing development and provision of programs, services and facilities that enhance curricula and co-curricular activities. Such activities include Counseling, Psychology and Wellness Services, Sports and Recreation Services, Student Unions and Activities among others.

Therefore, in pursuit of its functions, the Academic Affairs Division shall continue to provide leadership in achieving KEWI’s goals of creating and sustaining a world-class enriched student’s experience. This way, our students will have learnt to act responsibly at the Institute level and embrace leadership both in the school and outside the school.

Departments

Department of Water & Wastewater Engineering

HOD: Ms. Everlyne Nyakundi

Programs

Water Engineering Technology (Diploma & Certificate)
Wastewater & Sanitation Engineering Technology (Diploma & Certificate)
Irrigation & Drainage Engineering Technology (Diploma & Certificate)
Plumbing & PipeFitting (Certificate & Artisan)
Water & Wastewater Management Technology (Artisan)
Water Operator Course- Meter Technology (Artisan)
Water Operator Course- WasteWater Technology (Artisan)
Water Operator Course- Water Supply Technology (Artisan)

Department of Water Resources & Environmental Management

HOD: Ms. Dorice Situma

Programs

Water Resources Management Technology (Diploma & Certificate)
Water Laboratory Technology (Diploma & Certificate)
Drilling Operations & Management

Department of Management & Information Technology

HOD: Mr. Leonard Makokha

Programs

Information Communication Technology (Diploma & Certificate)

Senior Principal Registrar/Academic Registrar

HOD: Mr. Ang'anyo M.O

Programs

Admissions and Placement
Student Affairs
Examinations

Library and Resource Centre

Ms. Alice Kariuki - Principal Librarian

CODE	PROGRAM	DEPARTMENT	DURATION	ENTRY REQUIREMENTS	TUITION PER SEMESTER	CAMPUS	APPLICATION
DWET	Diploma, Water Engineering Technology	Water and Wastewater Engineering	3 Years/ 9 Semesters	KCSE C-, OR KCE Division II with atleast D Plain in any of the sciences OR KCSE C- and KEWI Artisan Certification Course OR any equivalent National Quaification OR as determined by the Academic Board	Ksh. 23,100	Nairobi, Chiakariga, Kitui, Kiusmu	Apply
CWET	Certificate, Water Engineering Technology	Water and Wastewater Engineering	2 Years/ 6 Semesters	KCSE D Plain, OR KEWI Artisan Certification Course OR any equivalent National Quaification OR as determined by the Academic Board	Ksh. 21,800	Nairobi, Chiakariga, Kitui, Kisumu	Apply
DWRMT	Diploma, Water Resources Management Technology	Water Resources and Environmental Management	3 Years/ 9 Semesters	KCSE C-, OR KCE Division II with atleast D Plain in any of the sciences OR KCSE C- and KEWI Artisan Certification Course OR any equivalent National Quaification OR as determined by the Academic Board	Ksh. 23,100	Nairobi, Kitui, Kisumu	Apply
CWRMT	Certificate, Water Resources Management Technology	Water Resources and Environmental Management	2 Years/ 6 Semesters	KCSE D Plain, OR KEWI Artisan Certification Course OR any equivalent National Quaification OR as determined by the Academic Board	Ksh. 21,800	Nairobi, Kitui, Kisumu	Apply
DWSET	Diploma, Wastewater and Sanitation Engineering Technology	Water and Wastewater Engineering	3 Years/ 9 Semesters	KCSE C-, OR KCE Division II with atleast D Plain in any of the sciences OR KCSE C- and KEWI Artisan Certification Course OR any equivalent National Quaification OR as determined by the Academic Board	Ksh. 23,100	Nairobi	Apply
CWSET	Certificate, Wastewater and Sanitation Engineering Technology	Water and Wastewater Engineering	2 Years/ 6 Semesters	KCSE D Plain, OR KEWI Artisan Certification Course OR any equivalent National Quaification OR as determined by the Academic Board	Ksh. 21,800	Nairobi	Apply
DIDET	Diploma, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering Technology	Water and Wastewater Engineering	3 Years/ 9 Semesters	KCSE C-, OR KCE Division II with atleast D Plain in any of the sciences OR KCSE C- and KEWI Artisan Certification Course OR any equivalent National Quaification OR as determined by the Academic Board	Ksh. 23,100	Chiakariga, Kisumu	Apply
CIDET	Certificate, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering Technology	Water and Wastewater Engineering	2 Years/ 6 Semesters	KCSE D Plain, OR KEWI Artisan Certification Course OR any equivalent National Quaification OR as determined by the Academic Board	Ksh. 21,800	Chiakariga, Kisumu	Apply
DWLT	Diploma, Water Laboratory Technology	Water Resources and Environmental Management	3 Years/ 9 Semesters	KCSE C-, OR KCE Division II with atleast D Plain in any of the sciences OR KCSE C- and KEWI Artisan Certification Course OR any equivalent National Quaification OR as determined by the Academic Board	Ksh. 23,100	Nairobi	Apply
CWLT	Certificate, Water Laboratory Technology	Water Resources and Environmental Management	2 Years/ 6 Semesters	KCSE D Plain, OR KEWI Artisan Certification Course OR any equivalent National Quaification OR as determined by the Academic Board	Ksh. 21,800	Nairobi	Apply
DICT	Diploma, Information Communication Technology	Management Information Technology	3 Years/ 9 Semesters	KCSE C-, OR KCE Division II with atleast D Plain in any of the sciences OR KCSE C- and KEWI Artisan Certification Course OR any equivalent National Quaification OR as determined by the Academic Board	Ksh. 23,100	Nairobi	Apply
CICT	Certificate, Information Communication Technology	Management Information Technology	2 Years/ 6 Semesters	KCSE D Plain, OR KEWI Artisan Certification Course OR any equivalent National Quaification OR as determined by the Academic Board	Ksh. 21,800	Nairobi	Apply
CPPF	Certificate, Plumbing and PipeFitting	Water and Wastewater Engineering	2 Years/ 6 Semesters	KCSE D Plain, OR KEWI Artisan Certification Course OR any equivalent National Quaification OR as determined by the Academic Board	Ksh. 21,800	Nairobi	Apply
WWMT	Water and Wastewater Management Technology (Artisan)	Water and Wastewater Engineering	1 Year / 3 Semesters	KCSE Certificate OR Basic Operator Course qualification OR Any other qualification approved by the Academic Board	Ksh. 21,800	Nairobi, Chiakariga, Kitui, Kisumu	Apply
PPFT	Plumbing and PipeFitting Technology (Artisan)	Water and Wastewater Engineering	1 Year / 3 Semesters	KCSE Certificate OR Basic Operator Course qualification OR Any other qualification approved by the Academic Board	Ksh. 21,800	Nairobi, Chiakariga, Kitui, Kisumu	Apply
WOC-MT	Water Operator Course- Meter Technology (Artisan)	Water and Wastewater Engineering	1 Year / 3 Semesters	KCSE Certificate OR Basic Operator Course qualification OR Any other qualification approved by the Academic Board	Ksh. 21,800	Nairobi, Chiakariga, Kitui, Kisumu	Apply
WOC-WS	Water Operator Course- Water Supply Technology (Artisan)	Water and Wastewater Engineering	1 Year / 3 Semesters	KCSE Certificate OR Basic Operator Course qualification OR Any other qualification approved by the Academic Board	Ksh. 21,800	Nairobi, Chiakariga, Kitui, Kisumu	Apply
WOC-WWT	Water Operator Course- WasteWater Technology (Artisan)	Water and Wastewater Engineering	1 Year / 3 Semesters	KCSE Certificate OR Basic Operator Course qualification OR Any other qualification approved by the Academic Board	Ksh. 21,800	Nairobi, Chiakariga, Kitui, Kisumu	Apply
DOM	Drilling Operations and Management	Water Resources and Environmental Management	8 Weeks	KCSE D Plain OR Certificate in Water related course OR Industry Practice experience of atleast 2 years as a Drilling Technician	Ksh. 40,000	Nairobi	Apply