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 |