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Welcome to A.I.C Cheptebo Agricultural Training and Innovation Centre

Innovation and Skills for Holistic Services

A.I.C Cheptebo Training & Innovation Centre (CATIC) is purely an agricultural college and innovation centre majoring in Agriculture. We are located in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Keiyo South Constituency, specifically Soy North Ward on the Iten-Kabarnet Road near Cheploch Gorge.

For over 40 years, we have specialized in agricultural production methods particularly relevant to semi-arid areas. Our training combines lecture halls instruction with extensive practical learning on our demonstration farm, Where trainees spend majority of their time developing hands-on skills.

As a fully accredited institution, CATIC is authorized by the Technical Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) under the Ministry of Education to offer comprehensive Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs from Level 3 to Level 5 under the TVET CDACC curriculum.

Our Agricultural Courses Offered

Comprehensive agricultural training programs for all levels

SEPTEMBER 2026 COURSES

LEVEL 5 COURSES
NO Course Duration Exam Type Requirements
1 Agriculture and Extention Level 5 2 Years CDACC Exam KCSE D Plain & Above
2 Horticulture Level 5 2 Years CDACC Exam KCSE D Plain & Above
3 Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development Level 5 2 Years CDACC Exam KCSE D Plain & Above
LEVEL 4 COURSES
NO Course Duration Exam Type Requirements
1 Dairy Farm Attendance Level 4 1 Year CDACC Exam KCSE Certificate
2 General Agriculture Level 4 1 Year CDACC Exam KCSE Certificate
3 Horticulture Level 4 1 Year KNEC Exam KCSE Certificate
4 Poultry Kienyeji Production Level 4 1 Year CDACC Exam KCSE Certificate
5 Sustainable Agriculture for rural development Level 4 1 Year CDACC Exam KCSE Certificate
LEVEL 3 COURSES
NO Course Duration Exam Type Requirements
1 Dairy Farm Attendance Level 3 6 Months CDACC Exam KCPE Certificate
2 Horticulture Level 3 6 Months CDACC Exam KCPE Certificate
3 Poultry Kienyeji Production Level 3 6 Months CDACC Exam KCPE Certificate
4 Sustainable agriculture for rural development Level 3 6 Months CDACC Exam KCPE Certificate

Our Featured Agricultural Programs

Specialized training programs for modern agriculture

Agriculture and Extention Level 5 Level 5

Agriculture and Extention Level 5

This course equips learners with practical knowledge and skills in agriculture and agricultural extension. It covers cro...

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Sustainable agriculture for rural development Level 3 Level 3

Sustainable agriculture for rural development Level 3

This course introduces learners to the fundamentals of environmentally friendly and resource-efficient farming. It cover...

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Poultry Kienyeji Production Level 3 Level 3

Poultry Kienyeji Production Level 3

This course introduces learners to the basics of managing indigenous (Kienyeji) poultry. It covers feeding, housing, bre...

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Dairy Farm Attendance Level 3 Level 3

Dairy Farm Attendance Level 3

This course introduces learners to the basic skills required for daily dairy farm operations. It covers milking, feeding...

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Horticulture Level 3 Level 3

Horticulture Level 3

This course provides basic knowledge and practical skills in the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plant...

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Horticulture Level 4 Level 4

Horticulture Level 4

This course introduces learners to the fundamentals of growing and managing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. I...

Key Administrative Offices

Supporting your academic journey and administrative needs

Principal - CATIC

Message from the Principal

Mr. Daniel Chelule
Principal - A.I.C Cheptebo Agricultural Training and Innovation Centre

On behalf of the entire CATIC community, I warmly welcome you to A.I.C Cheptebo Training & Innovation Centre. We are committed to providing quality agricultural education that prepares students for successful farming careers and agribusiness entrepreneurship in today's dynamic agricultural sector.

Our institution stands as a beacon of excellence in agricultural education, combining theoretical knowledge with extensive practical skills through our 40-year-old demonstration farm. We believe in nurturing not just competent farmers, but innovative agricultural entrepreneurs ready to contribute to Kenya's food security and agricultural development.

Welcome to excellence in agricultural education!

Daniel Chelule

PRINCIPAL

Dean of Students

Dean of Students

Student Welfare & Co-curricular Activities

Miss. Faith Jepkemboi

The Dean of Students office provides comprehensive support for student welfare, accommodation, counseling, and field trips. We coordinate diverse co-curricular activities including sports, professional clubs, and agricultural demonstration groups.

Key Services

  • Accommodation and catering services
  • Guidance and counseling
  • Student governance and leadership development
  • Health services and medical referrals
  • Co-curricular activities coordination

Faith Jepkemboi

Dean of Students

Registrar

Registrar's Office

Admissions & Examinations

Miss. Brillian Koech

The Registrar's office manages student admissions, academic administration, and examination processes. We maintain comprehensive student records and coordinate with TVETA and TVET CDACC.

Core Functions

  • Processing student admissions and registrations
  • Maintaining academic records
  • Coordinating examination processes
  • Issuing academic certificates and transcripts
  • Quality assurance in agricultural education

Brillian Koech

Registrar's Office

Our Vision

Our Vision

An Agricultural Centre of Excellence providing practical and innovative training with a christian context.

Our Mission

Our Mission

To Facilitate Community Transformation Through The Provision Of Christian Based Agricultural Training.

Core Values

Core Values

  • Commitment to Christian Values
  • Quality Training
  • Partnership and Collaboration
  • Efficiency and responsiveness
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Transparency and accountability
  • Environmental Conservation
Our Goals

Our Goals

  • To conduct holistic Christian training in order to encourage Godly living farming practices.
  • To promote innovation and adoption of agricultural production techniques for food security in arid lands.
  • To participate in agricultural production in collaboration with relevant research institutions for farming practices.

Why Choose CATIC?

We provide practical agricultural education with a focus on sustainable farming

40 Years Experience

40 Years Experience

Over three decades of proven agricultural production methods in semi-arid areas

Practical Training

Practical Training

Majority of training time spent on actual farming in our demonstration farm

Accredited Programs

Accredited Programs

All our agricultural programs are accredited by TVETA and recognized nationally

Expert Trainers

Expert Trainers

Learn from experienced Trainers and Farm Technicians with practical agricultural expertise