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.
Comprehensive agricultural training programs for all levels
| 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 |
Specialized training programs for modern agriculture
Level 5
This course equips learners with practical knowledge and skills in agriculture and agricultural extension. It covers cro...
Level 3
This course introduces learners to the fundamentals of environmentally friendly and resource-efficient farming. It cover...
Level 3
This course introduces learners to the basics of managing indigenous (Kienyeji) poultry. It covers feeding, housing, bre...
Level 3
This course introduces learners to the basic skills required for daily dairy farm operations. It covers milking, feeding...
Level 3
This course provides basic knowledge and practical skills in the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plant...
Level 4
This course introduces learners to the fundamentals of growing and managing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. I...
Supporting your academic journey and administrative needs
Mr. Daniel Chelule
Principal - A.I.C Cheptebo Agricultural Training and Innovation Centre
Student Welfare & Co-curricular Activities
Miss. Faith JepkemboiThe 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.
Faith Jepkemboi
Dean of Students
Admissions & Examinations
Miss. Brillian KoechThe Registrar's office manages student admissions, academic administration, and examination processes. We maintain comprehensive student records and coordinate with TVETA and TVET CDACC.
Brillian Koech
Registrar's Office
An Agricultural Centre of Excellence providing practical and innovative training with a christian context.
To Facilitate Community Transformation Through The Provision Of Christian Based Agricultural Training.
We provide practical agricultural education with a focus on sustainable farming
Over three decades of proven agricultural production methods in semi-arid areas
Majority of training time spent on actual farming in our demonstration farm
All our agricultural programs are accredited by TVETA and recognized nationally
Learn from experienced Trainers and Farm Technicians with practical agricultural expertise