Kenya Railways Announces Training Courses for C, D, and E Grade Students

Kenya Railways, through the Railway Training Institute (RTI), has announced a wide range of training courses for students who completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 2025, offering structured pathways into railway operations, engineering, business, ICT, and maritime studies.

RTI conducts three intakes annually: January, May, and September, giving students multiple opportunities to enroll and begin their professional journey at different times of the year.

The institute offers industry-driven courses designed to equip learners with practical skills aligned to Kenya’s transport and logistics sector.

With campuses in Nairobi and Kisumu, RTI continues to play a key role in developing skilled manpower for the railway and related industries.

Courses Highlighted by RTI

According to its official website, RTI offers specialised railway-based courses such as:

1. Locomotive Driving
2. Railway Track Construction and Maintenance
3. Rolling Stock Technician
4. Railway Signaling Technician
5. Railway Electrical Installation and Maintenance
6. Passenger Train Crew
7. Shunting Technician
8. Station Master Training
9. Passenger Operations
10. Freight Transport Management

In the engineering field, RTI offers certificate and diploma programmes in:

1. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
2. Mechanical Engineering
3. Civil Engineering
4. Automotive Engineering
5. Building Technology and Construction

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The institute also provides business and management courses, such as:

1. Business Management
2. Accountancy
3. Human Resource Management
4. Supply Chain Management
5. Project Management
6. Road Transport Management
7. Tourism Management

For students interested in technology, RTI offers:

• Certificate and Diploma courses in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Information Science

At the Kisumu Campus, RTI’s Marine School supports the blue economy through maritime and marine programmes, including:

1. Coxswain Level 3
2. Maritime Transport and Logistics
3. International Freight Management

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In addition, the institute offers short skills courses aimed at enhancing employability, including digital and technical skills training.

Supporting Economic Growth

Beyond training, Kenya Railways continues to strengthen national and regional trade through its Freight Services, which provide a swift, secure, and sustainable means of transporting goods across Kenya and beyond, effectively linking supply to demand.

Potential students are encouraged to follow RTI’s official social media platforms and visit www.rti.ac.ke for detailed course information, admission requirements, and updates on upcoming intake announcements.

Kenya Railways remains committed to skills development, workforce readiness, and economic growth through quality training and efficient transport solutions.

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The image shows a collage of posters inviting the 2025 KCSE candidates to apply for RTI courses in the 2026 intake
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