CATIC - A.I.C Cheptebo Training & Innovation Centre

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.

TVETA Accredited Agricultural Programs

40 Years of Practical Farming Experience

Specialized in Semi-Arid Agriculture

Level 3, 4, & 5 TVET CDACC Programs

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Our Agricultural Courses Offered

Comprehensive agricultural training programs for all levels

Level 5 Two-year Certificate Level 5 course with CDACC certification

Course	Duration	Exam Type
Agriculture and Extention Level 5 Level 5	2 Years	CDACC Exam
Horticulture Level 5 Level 5	2 Years	CDACC Exam
Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development Level 5 Level 5	2 Years	CDACC Exam

Level 4 One-year Certificate Level 4 course with CDACC certification

Course	Duration	Exam Type
Dairy Farm Attendance Level 4 Level 4	1 Year	CDACC Exam
General Agriculture Level 4 Level 4	1 Year	CDACC Exam
Horticulture Level 4 Level 4	1 Year	CDACC Exam
Poultry Kienyeji Production Level 4 Level 4	1 Year	CDACC Exam
Sustainable Agriculture for rural development Level 4 Level 4	1 Year	CDACC Exam

Level 3 Six-month Certificate Level 3 course with CDACC certification

Course	Duration	Exam Type
Dairy Farm Attendance Level 3 Level 3	6 Months	CDACC Exam
Horticulture Level 3 Level 3	6 Months	CDACC Exam
Poultry Kienyeji Production Level 3 Level 3	6 Months	CDACC Exam
Sustainable agriculture for rural development Level 3 Level 3	6 Months	CDACC Exam

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Our Featured Agricultural Programs

Specialized training programs for modern agriculture

Level 4

Horticulture Level 4

This course introduces learners to the fundamental skills in horticultural production and management. It covers the cult...

1 Year

Level 5

Agriculture and Extention Level 5

This course equips learners with practical and technical skills in modern agriculture and extension services. It covers ...

2 Years

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...

6 Months

Level 3

Poultry Kienyeji Production Level 3

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

6 Months

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...

6 Months

Level 3

Horticulture Level 3

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

6 Months

Key Administrative Offices

Supporting your academic journey and administrative needs

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!

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

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

Meet Our Centre Chaplain

Spiritual guidance and pastoral care for our agricultural community

Rev. Simeon Kiptum

Centre Chaplain

The Centre Chaplain provides pastoral care and spiritual guidance to the entire CATIC community. We nurture faith while supporting individuals in making significant spiritual decisions.

Services Offered

Weekly worship services with agricultural themes
Spiritual guidance and counseling
Bible study programs and religious education
Christian service and agricultural mission activities
Pastoral care during times of need

Our Vision, Mission & Core Values

Guiding principles for agricultural excellence and innovation

Our Vision

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

Our Mission

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

Core Values

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

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

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

Practical Training

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

Accredited Programs

All our agricultural programs are accredited by TVETA and recognized nationally

Expert Trainers

Learn from experienced farm staff with practical agricultural expertise

Our Campus Life

Explore our vibrant campus and agricultural facilities

Collaboration

Catic Students and Florida A&M university group photo

Collaboration

A very interactive session between our CATIC students and students from Florida A&M University

Collaboration

A very interactive session between our CATIC students and students from Florida A&M University.

Collaboration

A very interactive session between our CATIC students and students from Florida A&M University

Collaboration

We are honored to welcome and host the students and their professors from Florida A&M University at Cheptebo Agricultural Training and Innovation Centre, for collaboration and partnership with our college.

Discussion

This morning,A.I.C Cheptebo Rural Dev Centre director Mr Joseph Kimeli and Cheptebo Agricultural Training & Innovation Centre principal Mr Daniel Chelule had the privilege to be hosted by the principal secretary state department of TVET Dr. Esther Muoria, in her office in Nairobi.Among the successful discussion included hops program, solar project, making CATIC to be CBET centre of excellence, helb loan, expanded collaboration, CATIC graduation among others. Grateful that honouring God is accom

Discussion

Training

Trainees on attachment from different TVET institutions across the country undertaking stock taking of grafted mangoes, gaining hands-on experience at our top demonstration farm.

Training

Trainees on attachment from different TVET institutions across the country undertaking stock taking of grafted mangoes, gaining hands-on experience at our top demonstration farm.

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Excellence in Agricultural Education

Innovation in Agriculture

Hands-on Practical Training

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

Our Agricultural Courses Offered

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Our Featured Agricultural Programs

Horticulture Level 4

Agriculture and Extention Level 5

Sustainable agriculture for rural development Level 3

Poultry Kienyeji Production Level 3

Dairy Farm Attendance Level 3

Horticulture Level 3

Key Administrative Offices

Message from the Principal

Dean of Students

Key Services

Registrar's Office

Core Functions

Meet Our Centre Chaplain

Rev. Simeon Kiptum

Services Offered

Our Vision, Mission & Core Values

Our Vision

Our Mission

Core Values

Our Goals

Why Choose CATIC?

40 Years Experience

Practical Training

Accredited Programs

Expert Trainers

Our Campus Life

Collaboration

Collaboration

Collaboration

Collaboration

Collaboration

Discussion

Discussion

Discussion

Training

Training

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