Since its inception in 1952 by Utretch Brothers of the Netherlands as a trade school, Mawego Technical Training Institute has recorded tremendous growth in the development of middle level training as an institution. Its growth has seen it develop a symbiotic relationship with the community serving the greater south Nyanza region of Kenya.

In 1967, the institution was taken over by the Government and became a National Technical Secondary School. In 1986, it was upgraded to a Technical Training Institute in the greater South Nyanza comprising Migori, Homa Bay and Kisii Counties, offering technical and business related courses at the levels of Certificate and Diploma.

Mawego Technical Training Institute offers technical and business courses at certificate and diploma levels. The Institutes courses include Information Communication and Technology, Agriculture, Electrical, Building, Automotive, Applied Sciences. These are industry based courses that equip the students to be market ready professionals through employment and entrepreneurship. The institution focuses on bridging the GAP in the country’s economy by providing a hands-on approach to its courses. It has continually fulfilled its mandate in training young people to acquire skills and technical knowledge that are in line with the industrial growth of the country and the Vision 2030.

Some of the facilities and services students can enjoy at the Institute are;

- A range of clubs: Students can pursue their talent or passion, in their club of choice where they can meet likeminded students and develop not just academically but at a personal level too.

- Fully-stocked and well-equipped library service: Students are able to access the institute’s extensive resources for intensive research and studying within an inspiring environment.

- A modern computer lab: That is well-kitted and maintained to give students the ICT services and access they need to tap into a world of knowledge.

- A range of sports: Students can find their sport of interest and get to participate at a fun, recreational level or at a competitive level. From fun games to competitive matches, students can get to learn from great coaches while making new connections and lasting friendships with fellow teammates too.

- Scholarships and financial assistance services: The institute provides their students with financial assistance from time to time. These services are accorded primarily to students who are in proven financial need and have a strong academic track record.

The Institute has a unique symbolic relationship with the surrounding community, which has been very supportive. Mawego Technical Training Institute is nested within three major counties of Homabay, Kisii and Migori. The students are well equipped in the various business and technical aspects of their courses thereby providing industry ready graduates to fill in the much needed skilled labour force for the counties.