Overview
- Act: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Act, 2013
- Formed: 1966
- CEO: Dr. Catherine W. Waweru
The Kenya Institute of Business Training (KIBT) was established in 1966 to provide business training and advisory services. It operates under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development, focusing on enhancing entrepreneurial skills and promoting business growth. KIBT offers training in business management, entrepreneurship, and consultancy, targeting individuals, MSMEs, and institutions. Its mandate includes capacity building, developing business plans, conducting research, and supporting small businesses with
practical knowledge to boost economic development and sustainability across Kenya. The institute plays a vital role in
fostering enterprise development at all levels.
CEO: Dr. Catherine W. Waweru
Dr. Catherine W. Waweru, Director of KIBT, holds a PhD in Business Administration from Kenyatta University, with additional degrees from Mt. Kenya and Kenyatta Universities. She has over 30 years of experience in education, public service, and industrial development, previously serving as a Director at the Women Enterprise Fund.
Management Team
Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya
CS Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium .Enterprises (MSME) Development
Susan Mangeni
PS – Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development
Dr. Catherine W. Waweru
Director – KIBT
Dr. A. Njeri Miring’u
Deputy Director – Field Services
Evans Omwamba Oyaro
Deputy Director – Curriculum Development
Patrick Nyakundi
Deputy Director – Administration
Jonathan M. Njogu
Head of Training Department
Agnes Ndinda Musiu
Assistant Head of Training
Functions
- Entrepreneurship Development: Provide training to foster entrepreneurship and business growth.
- Business Management Training: Offer programs in leadership, finance, marketing, and operations management.
- Capacity Building for MSMEs: Enhance skills of micro, small, and medium enterprises to improve competitiveness.
- Advisory Services: Provide consultancy in business planning, market research, and feasibility studies.
- Enterprise Development Research: Conduct research to identify challenges and opportunities for businesses.
- Support for Government Programs: Collaborate on initiatives to promote trade and enterprise development.
- Training for Public Officers: Offer management courses for civil servants to enhance service delivery.
- Development of Training Materials: Create relevant content tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs.
- International Collaboration: Partner with global organizations for knowledge exchange and capacity building.
- Support Policy Implementation: Help implement government policies aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and business sustainability.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O. Box 39475- 00623 Nairobi
- KIBT Complex,
- Ojijo Road, Parklands
- PRJ6+PP Nairobi
- info@kibt.go.ke
- +254 768574523 / +254 770861172