Wesley Tonui

Head of Department

Welcome to the department of mechanical and automotive engineering. Our vision is to be a source of technical training and innovation in the field of mechanical and automotive engineering. Our focus is on students at both diploma and certificate level as well as local relevant industries.

The department have come a long way since its inception. You will see and array of courses offered under the following three sections.

1. Automotive Engineering

2. Mechanical Engineering Production option

3. Welding technology

The programs are tailor made to suit the needs of the industry and provide trainees with sufficient skills to make them versatile based on industrial trends and needs. For example, the department is currently offering a CBET short course in Arc welding skills. Other new programs are in the process of being development.

The department has continued to engage with the industry with a view to improve competencies in particular areas of need. The department is the process of establishing industry advisory committee which will play a role advising and linking our training processes with relevant industry.

OURGRADUATES FIND EMPLOYMENT IN:

1.Automotive firms such as General Motors, Toyota Kenya, Dt Dobie, CMC motors, ISUZU motors

2.Food processing firms such as tea factories, sugar companies

3.Transport Industry

4.Manufacturing firms

5.State Corporations

Our staff have undergone professional training in mechanical and automotive engineering field from the local leading universities such as Technical University of Kenya, Technical University of Mombasa and Dedan Kamathi University

In case of any inquiry contact us on: mechanical.auto@kisiipoly.ac.ke