From One Step to a Thousand Miles: The Rise of Summit Technical College
In the heart of Nairobi, on a modest street corner in January 2011, an audacious dream took root.
No large buildings. No fancy equipment. Just a tiny office, a single classroom, a passionate educator, and a handful of students. That was the humble beginning of what would soon become a trailblazer in technical and vocational education — Summit Technical College.
Back then, Summit offered only KASNEB professional courses — Accounting, Finance, and Business studies. The focus was clear: to produce professionals ready to navigate the demanding world of commerce and industry. Armed with little more than ambition and faith, the college welcomed its first cohort of aspiring accountants and business leaders.
But something extraordinary was unfolding behind those simple walls.
“We believed in more than just passing exams,” recalls Mr. Eric Giture, the visionary Founder and Director.
“We believed in potential — raw, untapped, and waiting to be sculpted into greatness.”
And that belief became the fire that would fuel Summit’s incredible journey forward.
A Seed Becomes a Tree
Word began to spread. Not just about the college’s high pass rates, but about its unique approach to education — a place where students were known by name, encouraged to lead, and empowered with real-life skills.
Soon, parents brought their sons and daughters. Working professionals returned to reskill. The numbers grew. The spirit expanded.
But the world was changing — and fast.
Kenya was witnessing a quiet revolution: a shift toward practical skills. The government was investing in TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training), and industries were hungry for technicians, engineers, chefs, and digital experts — not just suit-and-tie graduates.
Summit heard the call.
And once again, it dared to dream bigger.
The Great Expansion: From Theory to Hands-On Mastery
What began as a business college soon evolved into a full-fledged technical institution.
The once small campus sprouted new departments — each designed to give young people a chance to thrive in the 21st-century skills economy:
With these additions, Summit Technical College became a beacon — a place where brains and hands work together to build a future.
A Legacy of Growth, A Future of Promise
Today, the college boasts not just numbers — but impact.
From less than 50 students in 2011, Summit now serves hundreds across multiple programs. Classrooms are buzzing. Workshops are full. Students are graduating with both certificates and confidence.
And employers? They’re calling, hiring, and returning for more.
But it’s not just about job readiness. It’s about dignity. About teaching a generation that success doesn’t always wear a tie. Sometimes, it wears an apron. Or overalls. Or lab gloves. And it’s built by skill, sweat, and self-belief.
Why Summit? Why Technical Skills?
Because the future doesn’t wait. It demands:
Technical education is the bridge between ideas and income. Between dreams and delivery.
And Summit Technical College is where that bridge is built — brick by brick, student by student.
The Road Ahead
The story of Summit is far from over. With plans to expand into new towns like Utawala and Kenol, and with growing partnerships across industries and government agencies, Summit’s horizon is wide open.
But at its core, Summit remains what it has always been:
A place of second chances, new beginnings, bold ambitions, and skilled futures.
So whether you’re a parent looking for the best for your child, a youth looking for direction, or a dreamer ready to create something with your hands — Summit Technical College welcomes you.
Because at Summit, we don’t just train students.
We shape futures. We ignite passions.
And we raise a generation that builds, not waits.
Come learn. Come build. Come climb — to the Summit.