KISWCD studentsKISWCD is a Community-focused Development and Training Institution without any Governmental, Religious or political affiliation. KISWCD was initiated in 1997 and incorporated on 22nd June 2000 as a Private Company limited by guarantee. It was registered by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology on 22nd August 2002 as a training Institution [Registration no. MOEST/PC/758/2002]

It is managed by a Board of Governors who are experienced in the areas of Social work, Educational Institutions management, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Finance and Accounting, Psychology, Environmental Health, Counselling and Law among others.  

KISWCD is currently working in conjunction with the JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY and BUSOGA UNIVERSITY to offer a number of courses like Community Development, Human Resource Management and HIV/AIDS Management. More programmes are currently under way. KISWCD is a member of a number of International organizations and Associations and an examination Centre for KNEC, ICM UK, AQA UK, ABMA among others. The Institution offers Certificate and Diploma courses in Community Development, Social Work and Welfare, Project Management, Community Health and Counseling among others. A number of short courses and consultancy services are available.

In the last 11 years, the institution has distinguished itself as a Centre of excellence; drawing students from virtually all major NGOs, Government departments and the Private sector. Foreign students from Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Sudan, Somalia, Malawi and Ethiopia have continued to enroll in KISWCD signifying the confidence that the region has in the institution. Empowerment of the community through training and management is the basic foundation of the Institute.

Our Vision
To be the leading training institution in the fields of Social Work and Community Development in the region and beyond.

Our Mission
KISWCD strives to train qualified Community Development Workers to assist the community in project planning and management. This is done to ensure that Communities are self-reliant in small-scale business entrepreneurship, income generating activities, food security, public health care, water and sanitation, improved shelter, and environment.

Our Commitment
KISWCD is committed to achieving excellence in meeting the training and management needs of the community through the creation and maintenance of community centered courses as well as conducting quality research.

THE KISWCD CAMPUSES AND CENTERS

KISWCD operates two campuses all in Nairobi: NACICO and County. NACICO campus is the main campus.

NACICO Campus

KISWCD, NACICO campus, is situated on Landies Road approximately 1km from city center. The campus is within NACICO building on main Landies road. The campus is well supplied with water, well equipped library and qualified staff. The conference facility is well equipped for training, workshops and seminars. The lecture hall can accommodate large number of students to a capacity of 120. On campus, the college offers short courses , advanced diploma, diploma and certificate day and evening programmes
The campus accommodates many of students at YMCA and St. John’s hostels. Meals are served at the hostels. The hostels have recreational facilities such as soccer, basketball, volleyball courts and recreational center for various indoor games and entertainment.

The County Campus

County Campus is conventionally located within the city centre on County Road behind Parliament Road directly opposite Ukulima Cooperative. On campus, the college offers short courses in a well equipped conference room facility, advanced diploma, diploma and certificate day and evening programmes.

The KISWCD Distance Learning Center (KDLC)

KDLC is within County Campus. This is center for distance learning programmes.
KISWCD offers several programmes through the Distance Learning mode. The distance learning courses were introduced to provide for students who are unable to attend lectures at KISWCD owing to business, domestic or distance considerations. The Primary objective is to provide an opportunity to those who by virtue of the work they do, cannot afford to attend full time, evening or Saturday classes in Nairobi.
This is a curriculum delivery methodology to students who have opted for guided self-study to achieve their academic goals without traditional class attendance.  Detailed study materials are dispatched to the students who are expected to read them and carry out Continuous Assessment Activities given.  Students are allowed to arrange for consultative meetings with their lecturers where they receive further guidance. Exams are done at the end of each semester. This ensures that students finish the course exactly at the same time as the full-time students. Regular workshops and seminars are organized by the institution to give all distant learners an opportunity to interact, pose their concerns and problems. Solutions are provided on the spot. Further guidance can also be given by postal mail, phone, e-mail or fax. This has become the program of choice for:

  • Studying professionals who wish for flexibility in managing their time. Students working or staying in areas where suitable learning institutions are not available.
  • Companies training their staff without wishing to disrupt operations.
  • NGO staff working in remote areas.
  • Students enrolled in other programs of study e.g. university students.
  • School leavers waiting to join university or deciding on what careers to take.
  • Students outside Nairobi who cannot find suitable accommodation or who find the cost of living in Nairobi too high.