Railway Training Institute (RTI) is a Kenyan technical and vocational training institution with a particular focus on railway transport, marine, engineering and logistics skills. RTI says it is a centre of excellence for railway-sector capacity development. It also trains students in other practical and professional areas. This guide replaces outdated 2016 course claims with information from the current institute website.
Official RTI website and online application
- Railway Training Institute official website
- Official admission and application portal
- About RTI and its Nairobi and Kisumu campuses
- Engineering course details
Railway Training Institute courses
RTI provides higher diploma, diploma, certificate and short-course training. The official website organises study into distinct schools and subject areas. Availability and fees depend on course level, campus and intake.
Railway operations and specialised training
- Locomotive operation and rail transport skills
- Railway operations and safety-related training
- Rolling stock maintenance and rail equipment technical skills
- Transport, logistics and related professional training
Marine and engineering courses
- Marine and port-related skills
- Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering
- Civil Engineering and Building Technology
- Automotive Technology and Mechanical Plant Technology
- Welding and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Mechanical Production Technology
Business and short courses
- Business Management, Human Resource Management and Supply Chain Management
- Logistics and transport management
- Computer, mobile-device repair and digital skills short courses
- Additional short technical and occupational programmes as advertised
For example, the current RTI engineering page lists Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Automotive Technology and related technical programmes. Course-specific minimum grades, duration and term fees must be checked before application.
How to apply to RTI online
The RTI online admissions site gives separate instructions for self-sponsored students and KUCCPS-placed students.
- Self-sponsored applicants create an account on the official application site.
- Sign in with the registered email address and password.
- Choose New Application, complete the form and provide the required supporting documents.
- Follow the institution’s payment instructions and submit the application.
- Track progress under My Applications.
- KUCCPS-placed students first obtain official placement information and then follow the separate login and joining process using their KCSE index number.
RTI 2026 intake, fees and student services
RTI advertised a September 2026 intake. This was a specific admission period; subsequent reporting and application dates may be different. The college publishes course fees, student portal links and accommodation information through its official systems. Never assume the old 2016 fees or an informal SMS are valid instructions.
Campuses and contacts
RTI identifies Nairobi as its main campus and also offers training at its Kisumu campus. Postal address: Railway Training Institute, P.O. Box 42226-00100, GPO Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone: +254 020 2378397. Admissions email: admission@rti.ac.ke.
Editorial review: October 27, 2026. Original publication date, permalink, categories and historical inline image have been retained.
Official references
- RTI programmes and admissions announcements
- Official institutional profile
- RTI application portal
- Engineering course information
