For young people dreaming of becoming teachers, choosing the right college can be one of the most important decisions they make. At Lugari DiplomaTeachers TrainingCollege( LDTTC) , the message is simple: quality teacher training does not have to come at an unbearable cost.
Located in Lumakanda area, Off Webuye–Eldoret Highway, Lugari Diploma Teachers College has steadily built a reputation around accessible teacher education, supportive learning facilities and a team of teacher educators focused on preparing trainees for the realities of today’s classroom.
At the heart of its offering is a three-year diploma programme designed to equip future teachers with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to serve learners in a rapidly changing education environment.
Preparing teachers for the CBE classroom
Kenya’s education system is changing, and so is the role of the teacher.
With the continued implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) approach, schools need teachers who can go beyond traditional classroom instruction and nurture learners’ competencies, creativity, critical thinking and practical skills.
Lugari’s teacher-training programmes are aligned with the changing curriculum, giving trainees an opportunity to understand and prepare for the demands of the modern education system.
The college offers numerous teaching subject combinations, including Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Biology, Geography, Agriculture, History, Christian Religious Education, Home Science, Computer Studies, Electrical Technology and Wood Technology, among others.
For students trying to find a suitable combination, the wide range of options provides room to pursue areas in which they have both interest and academic strength.
Three years to a teaching career
One of the programme’s attractions is its duration.
The DSTE course takes three years, offering students a focused pathway into secondary teacher education without unnecessarily prolonging their journey.
Applicants should have a mean grade of C+ and above, alongside the required subject grades for their preferred teaching combination.
For many families, however, academic qualification is only one part of the equation. The cost of education matters just as much.
Quality training at an affordable cost
Lugari Diploma College is deliberately presenting itself as an institution where aspiring teachers can access affordable fees while receiving quality professional training.
The college has invested in infrastructure intended to provide trainees with a conducive environment in which to study, interact and develop professionally.
But buildings alone do not make a teacher.
The college’s strength also lies in its teacher educators, who guide trainees through the academic and practical aspects of teaching while helping them develop the professionalism expected in today’s schools.
It is this combination of affordability, infrastructure and dedicated teacher educators that Lugari believes gives it an edge in the increasingly competitive teacher-training sector.
Anne Esese: Steady hand at the helm
Driving the institution’s current direction is Chief Principal Mrs Anne Esese, whose leadership has played an important role in shaping the college’s growth and academic focus.
Mrs Esese has provided what colleagues and stakeholders describe as a steady and purposeful leadership approach, keeping the institution focused on its core responsibility — preparing competent teachers for Kenya’s education system.
Under her stewardship, the college continues to strengthen its learning environment while placing emphasis on academic standards, student welfare and professional teacher preparation.
Her leadership comes at an important moment when teacher education is being reshaped by the demands of CBE.
The goal is not simply to produce diploma holders, but teachers who can walk into a modern classroom and make a meaningful difference in the lives of learners.
September opportunity beckons
With the September 2026 intake now ongoing, prospective trainees who meet the requirements are encouraged to make their applications early.
Those interested can send their academic credentials to lugardittc@gmail.com for consideration and further guidance.
They can also call or WhatsApp the college on 0718120187 or 0728386335, while the Registrar can be reached on 0723744035.
