Motto: Excellence through Training
Utafiti Technical Training Institute (UTTI) is a professional training and capacity-building institution located in Sigalagala, Kakamega County. The institute is committed to delivering high-quality, competency-based education and skills development programmes that empower learners for personal, professional, and community transformation.
UTTI focuses on equipping students with practical knowledge, research skills, and industry-relevant competencies to enhance employability and career growth. Through innovative teaching methods, ethical practices, and learner-centered approaches, the institute promotes excellence, integrity, and lifelong learning in a dynamic and evolving work environment.
Guided by the principles of inclusivity, social justice, and lifelong learning, UTTI works closely with local communities, government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and development partners. This collaboration ensures that training programmes remain relevant, impactful, and aligned with national development goals. Learners are prepared to serve effectively in community organizations, social development initiatives, and grassroots development programmes.
To be a leading center of excellence in professional training and community development, producing competent, ethical, and innovative graduates who positively transform society.
To provide quality, inclusive, and competency-based education through innovative teaching, research, and community engagement, empowering learners with practical skills, ethical values, and lifelong learning competencies for sustainable development.
Utafiti Training Institute offers Diploma and Certificate programmes in the following fields:
This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to identify, plan, implement, and evaluate community development projects. Students are trained in participatory development approaches, leadership, social policy, and advocacy to promote sustainable social change. Graduates are prepared to work effectively with communities, NGOs, and government agencies in addressing social and economic challenges.
The Information Science programme focuses on developing competencies in information management, record keeping, digital literacy, and library services. Learners gain practical skills in organizing, storing, retrieving, and disseminating information using modern technologies. The course prepares graduates for careers in libraries, archives, documentation centers, and information management offices.
This programme provides learners with a strong foundation in psychological theories, counselling techniques, and mental health support. Students are trained to offer professional guidance, emotional support, and behavioral interventions to individuals and groups. Graduates are equipped to work in schools, health institutions, community centers, and social welfare organizations.
Guided by our motto, “Excellence through Training,” UTTI is dedicated to nurturing responsible, skilled, and ethical professionals. The institute emphasizes practical learning, continuous improvement, and service to society. Through quality education and strong partnerships, UTTI strives to create positive and lasting impact in communities and workplaces.
This unit describes the competencies required to manage Community-Based Groups. It involves identifying target group, planning group activities, monitoring group activities and documenting group activities.
Summary of the learning outcomes
1.Identify target group
2.Mobilize target group
3. Monitor group activities
4. Document group activities
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate digital literacy. It involves operating computer devices, solving tasks using the Office suite, accessing online/offline data and information, performing online communication and collaboration, applying cyber security skills and performing jobs online. It also involves applying job entry techniques
Summary for learning outcomes
This unit covers competencies required to demonstrate employability skills. It involves the ability to: conduct self-management, promote ethical work practices and values, promote team work, manage workplace conflicts, maintain professional and personal development, apply problem-solving and promote customer care.
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