Thika Institute of Business Studies (TIBS College) is a technical and vocational training institution in Thika, Kiambu County. Established in October 2003, it offers certificate, diploma, artisan, professional and short courses through several faculties. The original article was published in 2016; this updated guide reflects information from the institution’s current website and gives students official enrolment links.
Official TIBS College website and course directory
- TIBS official website
- Current courses, duration, minimum grades and examining bodies
- Campus contacts and location
Courses offered at Thika Institute of Business Studies
TIBS publishes qualification level, entry grade, course duration and examining body for many programmes. Students should verify these details for the exact intake; the examples below come from the current official catalogue.
Business, accounting and supply chain courses
- Accounting Technical Diploma (ATD) — KASNEB examination pathway
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA) programme
- Certificate and Diploma in Accountancy
- Certificate and Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Certificate and Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- Sales and Marketing certificate and diploma options
Information technology and engineering
- Certificate and Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Computer Engineering
- Certificate and Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Motor Vehicle Engineering
- Welding and Fabrication; Electrical Installation artisan training
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Health, hospitality, journalism and tourism
- Certificate and Diploma in Community Health
- Diploma in Perioperative Theatre Technology
- Counselling Psychology and Nutrition and Dietetics programmes
- Food and Beverage Production, Catering and Accommodation Management
- Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies; Digital Journalism
- Tourism Management and Tour Guiding
- Fashion and Beauty Therapy training
For exact course titles, programme-specific entry grades, durations and examining bodies such as KNEC, KASNEB and TVET CDACC, consult the TIBS course catalogue. Applicants to regulated health-related programmes should independently confirm any professional approval required for the specific qualification.
TIBS 2026 intake and application procedure
The institute’s published October 2026 intake notice specified October 5, 2026 for reporting by both new and continuing students. That was a date for a particular intake, not a permanent enrolment schedule. Contact the admissions office for the next intake.
- Select an appropriate course from the official catalogue and read the KCSE entry requirement.
- Use the Apply option on its current website or contact the admissions team directly.
- Complete the requested admission information and provide your identity and academic records.
- Ask for the latest course fee breakdown, examination fees and approved payment instructions.
- After admission, follow the college’s joining and registration instructions and ask about accommodation if needed.
Location, address and current contacts
The official website lists TIBS at Jomoko, between Thika Town and Witeithe along the Thika Super Highway, opposite the matatu stage. Postal address: P.O. Box 321-01000, Thika. Telephone numbers: 0715 067 272 and 0793 684 897. Email: info@tibs.ac.ke.
Editorial review: October 27, 2026. Old contact and course claims have been reviewed; the original 2016 publication date, URL and existing image remain unchanged.
Official references
- Institution overview and intake information
- TIBS courses and academic requirements
- TIBS contact page
