Apply to the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT)
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology · sources read 4 Oct 2026
Apply on the KIHBT student portal (kims.kihbt.ac.ke), on eCitizen, or in person at the Registrar's Office, and pay the KSh 1,000 application fee. KIHBT trains for the roads and building sector at its Nairobi, Ngong and Kisii campuses.
- Fee
- KSh 1,000Application fee (non-refundable)KSh 32,210Diploma (TVET Module I), Term I fees, day scholarKSh 31,710Craft certificate (TVET Module I), Term I fees, day scholarKSh 27,000Hostel, per term (extra, limited)
- Where
- Online on the KIHBT student portal (kims.kihbt.ac.ke) or eCitizen (kihbt.ecitizen.go.ke), or at the Registrar's Office at the Nairobi (Commercial Street, Industrial Area), Ngong or Kisii campus
What you need
- Completed application form
- Copy of your national ID or passport
- Your academic certificates (KCSE certificate or equivalent)
- Receipt for the KSh 1,000 application fee
Steps
- Go to kims.kihbt.ac.ke, pick a course (long programme or short course), fill in the online application and pay.
- Or apply on eCitizen (kihbt.ecitizen.go.ke): choose a first and second course, upload your documents, pay, then print the invoice and form and hand them to the Registrar's Office.
- Or walk in to the Registrar's Office at any KIHBT campus, choose a course, pay KSh 1,000 to National Bank of Kenya and hand in your forms.
- Once admitted, activate your student account on KIMS using your admission number.
Watch out
- Pay fees only by M-Pesa paybill 222222 (account NRB2F-your name), bank transfer to National Bank, or an eCitizen invoice. KIHBT does not accept cash deposits, money orders or banker's cheques.
- Fees can change without notice. Check the latest fee structure before you pay.
Who can apply
- Certificate courses: KCSE mean grade D (plain) or equivalent, with D (plain) in Mathematics and English.
- Diploma courses: KCSE mean grade C- (minus) or equivalent, with C- in Mathematics, English and Physics or Physical Science, or a relevant certificate.
- Courses are open to all Kenyans and are full-time on campus.
Official sources (3)
- KIHBT Courses, Fees Structure and Application Guide 2026 kihbt.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- Application Guidelines kihbt.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- KIHBT Management System (KIMS) student portal kims.kihbt.ac.ke · read 4 Oct 2026