The State Department for Livestock Development has announced training opportunities for Diploma, Certificate, and Artisan courses across various training institutes for the 2026 academic year.
In a notice dated April 14, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development invited applications for courses offered at the Animal Health and Industry Training Institute Kabete, the Animal Health and Industry Training Institute Nyahururu, the Dairy Training Institute Naivasha, and the Meat Training Institute Athi River.
“Applications are invited for Diploma, Certificate, and Artisan courses offered at Training Institutes in the State Department for Livestock Development,” read part of the notice.
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Applicants are required to submit their applications to the principal of their preferred institution by May 22, 2026.
However, applications for Artisan courses at the Dairy Training Institute in Naivasha must be submitted by April 24, 2026.
The application process requires a non-refundable fee of KSh1,000, paid using the details provided by each institution.
Applicants must also attach copies of academic certificates, national ID, secondary school leaving certificate, birth certificate, and two recent passport-size photographs.
Diploma Courses Offered
The following are the available diploma courses, their entry requirements, and applicable fees:
| S/N | Course | Institute(s) | Minimum Requirement | Duration & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diploma in Animal Health and Production | AHITI Kabete, AHITI Ndomba, AHITI Nyahururu | KCSE Mean Grade C with C in Biology, C- in Chemistry, and C- in Mathematics/Agriculture/Physics OR relevant certificate/diploma qualifications | 2½ years (5 semesters) – KSh 210,300 |
| 2 | Upgrading Course to Diploma in Animal Health and Production | AHITI Nyahururu, AHITI Ndomba, Livestock Training Institute Wajir | Certificate in Animal Health/Animal Health & Range Management or related qualifications | 1 year (3 semesters) – KSh 111,300 |
| 3 | Diploma in Animal Health and Range Management | AHITI Kabete, Livestock Training Institute Wajir | KCSE Mean Grade C with C in Biology and Chemistry OR relevant certificate qualifications | 2½ years (5 semesters) – KSh 210,300 |
| 4 | Diploma in Leather Technology | AHITI Kabete | KCSE Mean Grade C- with C- in Chemistry and another science subject OR relevant certificate | 2½ years (5 semesters) – KSh 211,450 |
| 5 | Diploma in Dairy Production and Processing | Dairy Training Institute Naivasha | KCSE Mean Grade C- with C- in Biology and another science subject OR relevant certificate | 2½ years (5 semesters) – KSh 203,550 |
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Certificate Courses
The Certificate course in Animal Health and Production will be offered at AHITI Ndomba, AHITI Kabete, and AHITI Nyahururu.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- KCSE Mean Grade of C
- C- in Biology or Biological Sciences
- OR a credit in a relevant one-year certificate course (Agriculture, Dairy Production Management, Range Management, Wildlife Health, Animal Science, Animal Husbandry, Animal Production, or Leather Technology)
- Applicants under the certificate route must have at least a D+ in Biology at KCSE level
On the other hand, the Certificate in Animal Health and Range Management course will be offered at Livestock Training Institute Wajir and AHITI Kabete.
Entry requirements include:
- KCSE Mean Grade of C-
- Pass in Biology or Biological Sciences
- OR credit in a related one-year certificate course in agriculture and livestock-related fields
- Minimum of D+ in Biology or Biological Sciences for certificate holders
The courses will run for 2 years at a fee of KSh136,700.
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Other courses will include:
| S/N | Course | Institute(s) | Minimum Requirement | Duration & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Upgrading Certificate Course in Animal Health | AHITI Kabete | Certificate in Animal Husbandry/Production, Range Management or Wildlife Health AND at least D+ in Biology or Biological Sciences in KCSE | 1 year (2 semesters) – KSh 84,300 |
| 4 | Certificate in Dairy Production and Management | Dairy Training Institute Naivasha, Livestock Training Institute Wajir, Livestock Training Institute Mogotio | KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Biology/ Biological Sciences OR relevant artisan qualification | 1 year (2 semesters) – KSh 76,300 |
| 5 | Certificate in Dairy Technology & Management | Dairy Training Institute Naivasha | KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Biology/ Biological Sciences OR relevant artisan certificate | 1 year (2 semesters) – KSh 76,300 |
| 6 | Meat Inspection Course | Meat Training Institute Athi River | BSc, Diploma or Certificate in Animal Health and Production or Animal Health & Range Management | 6 months – KSh 77,500 (intakes: January & July) |
| 7 | Abattoir Instructors Course | Meat Training Institute Athi River | Meat Inspection Certificate | 10 weeks – KSh 45,000 |
| 8 | Meat Grading Course | Meat Training Institute Athi River | Abattoir Instructors Course | 20 weeks – KSh 45,000 |
| 9 | Certificate in Footwear Design & Technology | AHITI Kabete | KCSE Mean Grade D+ with C in Chemistry | 1 year (2 semesters) – KSh 93,950 |
| 10 | Certificate in Apiculture | National Beekeeping Institute Lenana | KCSE Mean Grade D (or equivalent qualifications including artisan/apiculture training) | 1 year (2 semesters) – KSh 98,300 |
| 11 | Certificate in Range Management Course | Various livestock training institutes | KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Biology OR relevant artisan qualifications in agriculture/livestock fields | 1 year (2 semesters) – KSh 98,300 |
Artisan Programmes
The Artisan Course in Dairy Farm Management will be offered at the Dairy Training Institute Naivasha. Applicants must have a KCSE or KCE certificate.
The course will run for six months and will cost KSh47,800.
The Artisan Course in Dairy Plant Management will also be offered at the same institution. Applicants must have a KCSE or KCE certificate.
The program will run for six months and will cost KSh47,800.
