• DR. CHEMUTAI SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

    1. CONCEPT NOTE

    Background

    Agriculture remains the backbone of Kenya’s economy, yet productivity is constrained by low mechanization, poor irrigation efficiency, post-harvest losses, and limited adoption of modern engineering solutions. There is a growing demand for skilled agricultural engineering technicians and technologists to support mechanized, climate-smart, and technology-driven agriculture.

    Rationale

    The Dr. Chemutai School of Agricultural Engineering is envisioned as a specialized TVET institution dedicated to training competent, industry-ready agricultural engineering professionals who can design, operate, maintain, and innovate agricultural systems and machinery.

    Overall Objective

    To produce skilled agricultural engineering graduates capable of supporting sustainable agricultural development through applied engineering solutions.

    Specific Objectives

    • Train certificate and diploma-level agricultural engineering technicians
    • Promote practical, hands-on engineering skills
    • Support mechanization, irrigation, and renewable energy adoption
    • Partner with industry, counties, and development agencies

    Target Group

    • KCSE graduates
    • Youth interested in agricultural technology
    • Practicing farmers and technicians seeking skills upgrading

    2. VISION, MISSION & MOTTO

    Vision

    To be a leading centre of excellence in agricultural engineering training and innovation.

    Mission

    To provide high-quality, competency-based agricultural engineering education that equips learners with practical skills, ethical values, and innovative capacity to transform agriculture.

    Motto

    Engineering Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture

    3. INSTITUTIONAL STATUS

    • Name: Dr. Chemutai School of Agricultural Engineering
    • Category: Private TVET Institution
    • Regulatory Body: TVETA
    • Training Model: Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET)

    4. GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

    Board of Governors

    • Chairperson
    • Secretary
    • Treasurer
    • Industry Representative
    • Education Expert

    Management

    • Principal
    • Deputy Principal (Academic Affairs)
    • Registrar
    • Finance Officer
    • Heads of Departments

    Academic Board

    • Principal (Chair)
    • Heads of Departments
    • Senior Instructors

    5. COURSES TO BE OFFERED

    Certificate Programmes

    • Certificate in Agricultural Engineering
    • Certificate in Irrigation & Drainage Technology
    • Certificate in Farm Machinery Operation & Maintenance
    • Certificate in Renewable Energy for Agriculture

    Diploma Programmes

    • Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
    • Diploma in Irrigation Technology
    • Diploma in Farm Power & Machinery
    • Diploma in Post-Harvest Engineering Technology

    (All programmes aligned to TVET CDACC occupational standards)

    7. INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS

    • 4 Classrooms
    • Agricultural Engineering Workshop
    • Machinery & Equipment Yard
    • Irrigation Demonstration Unit
    • Renewable Energy Lab (Solar & Biogas)
    • ICT Laboratory
    • Library & Resource Centre
    • Administrative Offices
    • Sanitation Facilities
    • Clean Water Supply

    8. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

    Academic Staff

    • Principal (Degree in Engineering + Management experience)
    • Agricultural Engineering Instructors
    • Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Instructors
    • ICT Instructor
    • Farm Technician

    Support Staff

    • Registrar
    • Accounts Clerk
    • Librarian
    • Storekeeper

    9. QUALITY ASSURANCE

    • TVETA compliance
    • Internal Quality Assurance Committee
    • Regular curriculum review
    • Industry advisory input
    • Student feedback mechanisms

    0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Certificate

    • KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) or equivalent

    Diploma

    • KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)
    • Relevant Certificate qualification

    11. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

    2. FUNDING & SUSTAINABILITY

    • Tuition fees
    • Private investors
    • Donor grants
    • County government partnerships
    • Equipment sponsorships

    13. RISK MANAGEMENT

    • Regulatory delays → Early engagement with TVETA
    • Funding gaps → Phased development
    • Staff shortages → Part-time industry experts

    14. MONITORING & EVALUATION

    • Enrollment growth
    • Graduation rates
    • Graduate employability
    • Employer satisfaction

Available courses

UTILIZE WATER IN THE FARM

This unit specifies the competencies required by Agriculture and Extension practitioner to
utilize water in the farm. It involves select sustainable water supply, Harvest water in the
farm, irrigate crop farm and continuously improve utilization of water.

CARRY OUT BEE KEEPING

This unit specifies competencies required to establish an apiary, manage bee colony and
managing bee pests and diseases. It also involves harvesting bee products and processing of
harvested bee products.