Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) is a public training and research institution established under the Kenya Water Institute Act, 2001. Its Nairobi campus is on Ole Shapara Avenue in South C and provides specialised education for water, sanitation and irrigation.
Kenya Water Institute Nairobi courses
The institute’s official Nairobi programme list includes diploma and craft certificate training in water engineering, wastewater and sanitation engineering, irrigation and drainage engineering, water resource management, water laboratory technology and information communication technology. Artisan options include plumbing and pipefitting, water operators and wastewater management.
Kenya Water Institute fees and intakes
KEWI’s published 2026 intake notice lists semester tuition of KSh 31,300 for diploma programmes and KSh 30,000 for certificate and artisan programmes, plus an application fee of KSh 1,000. These are published rates for the stated intake, not guaranteed future prices. Verify the latest prospectus and fees before payment. Online application details are at KEWI’s official admissions page.
Kenya Water Institute Nairobi location and contacts
Ole Shapara Avenue, South C, Nairobi. Postal address: P.O. Box 60013–00200, Nairobi. Phone: 0722 207757; email: info@kewi.or.ke. Website: kewi.go.ke.
Historical course listing
This older directory catalogue is kept for reference and is not proof of current programme availability.
Courses offered at Kenya Water Institute.
-Certificate in Information Technology
-Certificate in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
-Certificate in Plumbing & Pipe Fitting
-Certificate in Water & Waste Water Laboratory Technology
-Certificate in Water Engineering
-Certificate in Water Resources Management
–Diploma in Information Communication Technology(ICT)
-Diploma in Irrigation and Drainage
-Diploma in Water and Wastewater Laboratory Technology
-Diploma in Water Engineering
-Diploma in Water Resources Management
-Diploma in Water Technology
-Higher Diploma in Water Engineering
-Operators Course in Meter Reading
-Operators Course in Sewerage Operations
-Operators Course in Water Supply
Fee Structure
Fees varies per programme, for details on fees and account number concerning this college, kindly contact the admissions office.
Application Forms
Application forms can be obtained from the admissions office.
Contact
To get more information concerning this college, kindly use the contacts below.
Kenya Water Institute
P.O BOX 60013-00200, Nairobi
Telephone Number: 020607425
