Kenya YMCA College of Agriculture and Technology (KYCAT)

Kenya YMCA College of Agriculture and Technology (KYCAT) is a nationally and internationally recognized institution established to provide high-quality training in agricultural and technical education. The college is registered with the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and offers programs that lead to both local and internationally recognized qualifications. KYCAT is located in Central Kenya, along Limuru-Banana Road next to Kentmere Club in Kiambu County, with easy access from Nairobi, Kiambu, and Limuru towns via tarmac roads. The college is equipped with the infrastructure and learning facilities necessary to support modern agricultural education and skills development.

KYCAT’s training model emphasizes knowledge, practical skills, and the cultivation of a positive mindset, preparing graduates to excel in agribusiness management and other agricultural sectors, both at smallholder and large-scale levels. The college offers diploma, certificate, and artisan programs across diverse fields in agriculture, equipping students with the technical, managerial, and entrepreneurial skills needed to thrive in Kenya’s evolving agricultural landscape. Graduates of KYCAT are highly sought after in agribusiness enterprises, research institutions, and community development initiatives.

The college remains committed to providing hands-on, practical training, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Through a combination of theoretical instruction, laboratory work, and field-based learning, KYCAT prepares its students to respond effectively to contemporary agricultural challenges, contribute to food security, and drive socio-economic development in Kenya and beyond.