Kenya Water Institute Kitui Campus was opened on 23rd January, 2012 at Syongila ACK church rented premises with a total student population of 72, 8 teaching staff and 13 support staff. The campus now operates in its own buildings on a 10 acre piece of land at Manyenyoni area, in addition to the rented premises at Syongila, and has a student population of over 200, Academic staff of 25 and 16 support staff.

KEWI Kitui Campus is located within walking distance from the fast growing Kitui town. The cost of goods and services in Kitui town is relatively low, making the Campus ideal for those students who are not able to afford the college’s full board charges. Such students are spoilt for choice on affordable accommodation, food, provisions as well as entertainment options available near Campus. Consequently, most of the students in the Campus are day scholars.

The Campus has a wide catchment area, with a good student mix from all over Kenya, but with a large percentage coming from Coast, Eastern and Northern Kenya.

Student's Life

Certificate in Water Engineering student’s year III semester II engaging in a setting out (construction technology) practical with their Lecturer- Mr. Justus Wesongur. "What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand." Xunzi (340 - 245 BC)

Certificate in Water Engineering student’s year III semester II engaging in a setting out (construction technology) practical with their Lecturer- Mr. Justus Wesongur. "What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. What I do, I understand." Xunzi (340 - 245 BC)

Certificate in water Engineering students (Year II semester II) students engaging in a practical irrigation and engineering session with their Lecture – Mr. Simon Wambua. Skills learnt include but are not limited to: furrow irrigation, horticultural production practical and other agronomic practices.  

Certificate in water Engineering students (Year II semester II) students engaging in a practical irrigation and engineering session with their Lecture – Mr. Simon Wambua. Skills learnt include but are not limited to: Preparation of nursery seed bed, land preparation etc. “Practicing whenever we get a chance”.