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
Kirinyaga County, Baricho
History of Establishment
SIBT is situated in Kirinyaga County, approximately 120 kilometres from Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. While the Institute is outside the capital, its location is highly accessible: it is about 4 kilometres off the main Nairobi–Nyeri Highway and 1 kilometre from the Kibirigwi–Baricho–Kerugoya Road, an all-weather road linking the Institute to surrounding towns and communities.
Its modern classrooms, practical training workshops, hostel accommodation (Ksh 12,500/semester), dining facilities, and student support services enable learners to live, study, and interact within a secure residential setting with minimal travel disruption.
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
Experienced TVET administrators and academic leaders steering academic quality, curriculum compliance, and workforce readiness.
Anne Maina
Dip. Textile Tech (Murang’a Univ.), Dip. Institutional Mgt (KSTVET)
Ann Maina holds Diplomas in Textile Technology from Murang’a University of Technology and Institutional Management from the Kenya School of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (KSTVET).
She has extensive experience in teaching, academic administration, institutional leadership, and educational management. She has served as a Fashion and Design Tutor, teacher, Head of Guidance and Counselling, and Principal across various educational institutions.
As Principal of SIBT, she provides strategic leadership, oversees academic and administrative operations, supports institutional growth, and promotes compliance with TVET quality standards.
Mr. Raphael Nduati Mwangi
BSc Applied Mathematics & Computer Science (Meru Univ.)
Mr Raphael Nduati Mwangi is an experienced ICT and academic professional with over seven years of experience in ICT training, academic administration, academic leadership, and digital systems management. He holds a BSc in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from Meru University of Science and Technology.
He currently serves as Head of School of ICT and Engineering, where he provides leadership in academic quality, programme development, curriculum implementation, industry partnerships, and digital innovation.
His expertise spans ICT education, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, digital transformation, and ICT systems management.
OUR CORE VALUES
The 8 pillars underpinning our academic standards, discipline, and community development.
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.