Kenya Institute of Mass Communication

Type of Institution: Public TVET

Background Information

The Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) was established in 1961 and was named as the then Voice of Kenya Training School.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for Kenya Institute of Mass Communication vary according to course and program level.

For KIMC examined diplomas a minimum of Grade C plain attained at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) or equivalent is required.

For all KIMC certificates a minimum of Grade C minus attained at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) or equivalent is required.

For postgraduate diploma course a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is needed.

Courses Offered by the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication

Kenya Institute of Mass Communication offers diploma and certificate in information training, TV/ Radio programme production, film/video production training and engineering training.

It also offers postgraduate diploma in mass communication.

Below is a full list of courses offered at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication:

Information Training Department Courses

1. Diploma programs

• Diploma in Journalism
• Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
• Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations

Admission Requirements

• Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English and Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects

2. Certificate Programs

• Certificate in Broadcast Journalism

Admission Requirements
Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- in English and Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects

3. Upgrade Programs

• Diploma in Broadcast Journalism

Admission Requirements
Certificate in Broadcast Journalism, Radio & Television Presentation Techniques, Journalism or Mass Communication from KIMC or any other recognised college and with one year experience in media

TV/Radio Production Courses offered:

1. Diploma Programs

• Diploma in TV Programmes Production
• Diploma in Radio Programmes Production

Admission Requirements
Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English and Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects

2. Certificate Programs

• Certificate in Radio and Television Presentation Techniques

Admission Requirements
Mean Grade C-(Minus), C- (Minus) in English and Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects

3. Upgrading programs

• Diploma in Radio and Television Programmes Production

Admission Requirements
Certificate in Radio or Television Production or in Radio and Television Presentation Techniques from KIMC or any other recognised college and 1 year experience in media

Film/Video Production Training Courses

1. Diploma Programs

• Diploma in Film/ Video Program Production (Production & Directing option)
• Diploma in Film/ Video Program Production (Editing option)
• Diploma in Film/ Video Program Production (Camera option)
• Diploma in Film/ Video Program Production (Sound option)
• Diploma in Animation and Graphic Design

Admission Requirements
Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English and C- Kiswahili and D+ (plus) in Mathematics or Physics

2. Certificate Programs

• Certificate in Film/Video Programs Production
• Certificate in Animation and Graphic Design

Admission Requirements
Mean Grade C- (minus), C- (Minus) in English and Kiswahili and in any other 2 subjects. Computer Studies is a mandatory subject for the Animation and Graphic Design course

Engineering Training Courses

1) Diploma Programs

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Instrument Option (KNEC)
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Telecommunication Option (KNEC)
• Diploma in Media Technology

Admission Requirements
Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- (Minus) in Mathematics, C plain in English, Physics/ Physical Sciences or C- (Minus in Electricity or Drawing and Design as an additional subject)

2) Diploma in Media Technology
Admission Requirements
Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- (Minus) in Englishand in Mathematics and Physics/ Physical Sciences

3) Advanced Diploma in Broadcast Engineering
Admission Requirements
Diploma in any of the following: Telecommunication, Electronics, Electrical, Media Technology with 3 years experience

4) Certificate in Media Technology

Admission Requirements
Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- (Minus) in English and Kiswahili D in Mathematics and C-(Minus) in any other subjects

• Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication

Admission Requirements
Bachelors Degree from a recognised university

Course Duration

• Diploma Programs – 3 years
• Certificate Programs – 1 year
• Upgrading Program – 1 year or 2 years depending on the program
• Postgraduate diploma programs – 1 year or 2 1/2 years depending on the mode of study

Application Process

Courses are advertised in the daily newspapers in the month of June. The students apply, then short listing and selection is done by August and students report for studies in September.

All applications for diploma and certificate courses should be addressed to:
The Director
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
P.O. BOX 42422 – 00100 NAIROBI

All applications must be accompanied with copies of relevant certificates, national Identity Card.

You can also apply via KUCCPS student’s portal accessible through KUCCPS website www.kuccps.ac.ke by using your KCSE and KCPE index number as username and password, respectively. KUCCPS sets an application window within which students can submit their applications.

KUCCPS Admission Letters

To get the admission visit the school website or click https://www.kimc.ac.ke/images/sampledata/as002046/E-Resource/Admission-Form.pdf and download the form.

Student Portal

To access the student portal, click https://www.onlinesmis.com/?id=nbi_kimc&portal=student

 Fee Structure of 

The Fee Structure below is applicable to all programs offered at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication.

Program	Fees
Certificate	Ksh 97,000.00
Diploma Regular (DAY)	Ksh 96,000.00
Diploma Evening	Ksh 101,000.00
Postgraduate	Ksh.117,900.00

Bank Account Details

Bank Name:  Kenya Commercial Bank

Account No. 1143244362

Swift Code: KCBKENX

Bank Code 01 Branch 104.

Contacts and Address

Physical Location: Mwembere Rd, South B, Industrial Area, Nairobi

Postal Address: 42422 – 00200

City: Nairobi

Telephone: +254-20-551555

Cell phone: +254-20555907,

+254-20551592,+254-20551596+254-20551598

Email: pkimc@kimc.ac.ke

Fax: +254-20-554566

Website: kimc.ac.ke