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Practical caregiving education built on compassion, dignity and professional responsibility.
Compassionate caregivers, professionally trained
Kiirua Caregivers Training Institute is a caregiver training institution based in Kiirua, Meru County, Kenya, established with a commitment to developing competent, compassionate and professional caregivers for the growing demand for care services in Kenya and internationally.
The Institute seeks to equip learners with essential knowledge, practical skills and professional values needed to provide safe, dignified and person-centred care to the elderly, persons with disabilities, individuals recovering from illness and others who require assistance with daily living.
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Two training pathways
Our training approach is designed to accommodate learners with different educational backgrounds and career aspirations.
Basic Home-Based Care Certificate Course
Three months. Designed for learners seeking foundational caregiving skills, particularly for local home-care opportunities and further learning. Successful learners receive an institute-issued certificate of completion.
TVET Level 4 Caregiver programme
Intended for learners pursuing structured competency-based caregiver training. Its implementation, assessment and certification will follow the applicable TVET requirements and approvals. This programme is undergoing the applicable approval process.
Please note: the three-month Institute Certificate of Completion is issued by the institute and is different from a recognised TVET Level 4 qualification.
No accreditation or approval is claimed on this website until it has been granted. Please ask the institute for the current status of each programme before you enrol.
Our approach
Through practical learning, professional guidance and a focus on compassion, ethics and responsibility, we aim to prepare our graduates for appropriate caregiving opportunities in private homes, home-care services and other relevant care settings.
Partnerships
We are also committed to building partnerships with care providers, legitimate employment agencies and other relevant organisations to help learners access further training, career development and potential employment opportunities locally and internationally.
Training does not guarantee employment, a visa or a work permit. Partner with us.
What we believe
At Kiirua Caregivers Training Institute, we believe that quality caregiving begins with quality training. Our goal is to nurture skilled, trustworthy and compassionate caregivers who make a positive difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities.
Our motto: “Compassion in Care, Excellence in Training.”
Vision and mission
Vision
To be a leading centre of excellence in caregiver training, producing competent, compassionate and professional caregivers for local and international employment.
Mission
To provide quality, practical and affordable caregiver training that equips learners with the knowledge, skills, values and professional attitudes required to deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care, while creating pathways to employment and career development in Kenya and internationally.
Objectives of the institute
Kiirua Caregivers Training Institute aims to:
- Provide accessible caregiver training through short courses and formal TVET programmes that cater to learners with different educational backgrounds and career aspirations.
- Offer practical Basic Home-Based Care training through a three-month course designed to equip learners with essential skills for caring for the elderly, persons with disabilities, people recovering from illness and other individuals requiring support.
- Deliver competency-based TVET training at Level 4, subject to the required approvals, in accordance with the applicable curriculum, assessment and certification requirements.
- Promote professionalism and compassion by instilling ethical conduct, respect for human dignity, confidentiality, patience and responsible caregiving practices.
- Prepare graduates for employment in private homes, home-care services, hospitals, residential care facilities and other appropriate care settings, within the scope of their training and qualifications.
- Create pathways to international employment by developing partnerships with legitimate employment agencies, care providers and relevant organisations, while helping learners understand the language, cultural and professional requirements of overseas opportunities.
- Strengthen practical skills and workplace readiness through demonstrations, supervised practical sessions and appropriate workplace attachments or placements where applicable.
- Promote lifelong learning and career progression by encouraging graduates of short courses to pursue further training and qualifications where they meet the relevant entry requirements.
- Maintain quality and accountability by continuously improving teaching, learning resources, trainer competence, learner support and institutional management.
- Contribute to community welfare by promoting quality home-based care, health awareness and support for vulnerable individuals and their families.
Training does not guarantee employment, international placement, a work permit or a visa.
Our core values
Compassion
Caring about how another person feels.
Dignity
Treating every person as someone who matters.
Integrity
Being honest, reliable and trustworthy.
Professionalism
Learning properly and acting with discipline.
Respect
Listening to people and their families.
Responsibility
Taking care seriously, including safety.
Want to know more about the institute?
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