EMPOWERING LIVES, TRANSFORMING FUTURE
Sanfields Business and Technology Training Institute (SIBT) provides accredited, market-driven TVET programs in Kirinyaga County, Baricho (~120km from Nairobi).
OUR ACADEMIC SCHOOLS
Discover market-driven, competency-based TVET training across 4 specialized faculties.
School of Computing and Engineering
Delivering cutting-edge training in software engineering, cyber security, data analytics, electrical power, solar PV, and modern fabrication.
School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Equipping students with modern accounting, supply chain logistics, human resource strategies, digital marketing, and entrepreneurial mastery.
School of Hair Dressing, Beauty and Cosmetology
Setting industry standards in professional hair artistry, bridal makeup, aesthetic skincare, salon management, and modern barbering.
School of Medical, Health and Social Sciences
Equipping healthcare assistants, theatre technologists, health records managers, and community development leaders.
ABOUT SIBT
Sanfields Business and Technology Training Institute (SIBT) is a premier TVET college in Kenya offering practical, competency-based education.
Strategic Campus Location & Modern Facilities
SIBT Institute is situated in Kirinyaga County, Baricho — approximately 120km from Nairobi and 4km off the Nairobi–Nyeri Highway (1km from the Kibirigwi–Baricho–Kerugoya Road). Our serene, distraction-free environment is fully equipped with cutting-edge ICT laboratories, electrical and engineering workshops, and a dedicated cosmetology salon.
EXPLORE OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMMES
Filter by academic faculty or qualification level to find the ideal career course.
Empowering Lives, Transforming Futures
The Institute is guided by the conviction that every learner should have access to relevant training that enables them to realise their potential, improve their livelihoods and participate productively in national development.
Sanfields was established to provide accessible, relevant and quality technical and vocational education in fields that respond to the needs of learners, employers and communities.
Institutional Purpose: Sanfields is committed to quality education, practical skills development, innovation, character formation, leadership development and community transformation.
Institutional Legacy: The Institute's legacy will be defined by the quality of its graduates, the opportunities created for learners and the contribution made to families, communities and wider society. When a learner gains a skill, secures employment or starts a business, a family and community gain new hope.
Dr. John Nguri
Director, Sanfields Business and Technology Training Institute
Institutional Quick Facts
- Intakes: Jan, May, Sep
- Location: Kirinyaga, Baricho
- Hostel: Ksh 12,500 / Sem
- Payment Plan: 50% Reg / 50% Wk 8
OUR CORE VALUES
Guiding our students, staff, and institutional community toward excellence.
Excellence
Pursuing quality standards, continuous improvement, and exceptional performance in all areas of teaching, learning, research, innovation, and service delivery.
Integrity
Upholding honesty, transparency, accountability, fairness, and ethical conduct in all institutional activities and relationships.
Innovation
Encouraging creativity, research, entrepreneurship, continuous improvement, and the adoption of modern technologies to enhance learning and institutional effectiveness.
Accountability
Accepting responsibility for actions, decisions, and results while ensuring efficient utilization of resources and adherence to institutional policies and regulations.
Inclusivity
Promoting equity, diversity, equal opportunity, accessibility, and learner-centered education that respects the dignity and potential of every individual.
Professionalism
Maintaining competence, discipline, teamwork, respect, and high standards in teaching, learning, research, administration, and stakeholder engagement.
Service
Demonstrating commitment to serving learners, industry, communities, and other stakeholders through responsive, relevant, and impactful education and training.
Sustainability
Promoting environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and financial viability to ensure long-term institutional growth and positive community impact.