ABOUT MIGORI TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE

The college admitted its first cohort of P1 students in 1983. They were 258: 114 male and 144 female. The first Principal of the college was Mr. Japheth Makau Wambua (1982 – 1984) while the Deputy Principal was Mr. Albert Ogut (1982 – 1989). The first Chairman – Board of Management was Amb. Leo P. Odero (1983 – 2008). The first Chairman of the Student Representative Council was Mr. Alfred Gretha (1983 – 1985).

The college is situated in Migori Town, Migori County along Kisii – Isebania road. Due to its location, the college hosts many forums and social activities hence contributing to the social and economic development of Migori County and beyond.

The college admits students from all parts of Kenya. Since its inception in 1982, the college has produced thousands of qualified teachers for primary schools. Initially, the mandate of the college was to train P1 teachers for primary schools. Due to changes in education policy, the college is currently training Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE), Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) and qualified P1 certificate holders who have come to upgrade to Diploma. It is also a center for training teachers in Special Needs Education managed by the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE).

Mission

To adopt innovative approaches in training competent teachers who offer quality education while embracing technology, partnering with diverse stakeholders and being responsive to changes within the environment

Vision

A center of global excellence in teacher education and training

Our Core Values

Integrity

We commit to conduct our activities in a honest way and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.

Commitment

We commit to conduct our activities in a honest way and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.

Fairness

We will be impartial and just in treatment of all stakeholders and without favoritism or discrimination.

Equity

We shall ensure that there is equal opportunity for all irrespective of gender, status, race, creed, disability, age, religion, ethnicity or political affiliation at all times.

Team Spirit

We shall ensure that there is equal opportunity for all irrespective of gender, status, race, creed, disability, age, religion, ethnicity or political affiliation at all times.

Customer Focus

We shall ensure that there is equal opportunity for all irrespective of gender, status, race, creed, disability, age, religion, ethnicity or political affiliation at all times.

Inclusiveness

We shall ensure that there is equal opportunity for all irrespective of gender, status, race, creed, disability, age, religion, ethnicity or political affiliation at all times.