NIT set to launch the Pilot Programme in July
The National Institute of Transport (NIT) is set to launch its flagship pilot training program in July, expected to significantly reduce the cost of training pilots in Tanzania and the East Africa region. “The pilot training is currently obtained abroad at a significant cost of not less than TShs300 million (USD112,000). However, Tanzanians will now […]
TVET institutions in East Africa foster collaboration through regional student exchange
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic and the National Institute of Transport in Tanzania have successfully implemented a student exchange programme as part of the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) that will foster collaboration among TVET institutes in East Africa. The programme commenced in March 2024 with the enrolment of 39 students […]
National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Tanzania set to launch training program for pilots
The National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Tanzania is poised to launch its flagship training program for pilots, contributing to the growing need of pilots and aviation experts in the East Africa region. Speaking during a recent visit by delegations from the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) and the National […]
KIHBT in Kenya and NIT in Tanzania Officially Launch regional students exchange program
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) and National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Tanzania have launched a long-term training program for a period of six 6 months in Construction Material Testing and Power Suspension Systems. This program is domiciled within the Highway, Civil, and Automobile departments of both institutions as it marks a […]
Government commends NIT for its contribution to the Transport Sector in Tanzania
In his visit to the National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Tanzania on July 22, 2024, the Deputy Minister of Transport, Hon. David Kihenzile, commended the National Institute of Transport (NIT) for its contributions to the success of the country’s transport sector. The minister monitored progress in the construction of NIT’s aviation buildings, funded by […]
NIT and KIHBT in Partnership to Enhance Transport and Infrastructure Sector Skills
Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) and the National Institute of Transport (NIT) in Dar es Salaam have recently signed a cooperation agreement. During a benchmarking exercise at NIT, the two institutes found common ground and decided to collaborate to enhance skills in the transport and infrastructure sector, aiming to cultivate a more […]
Liberian Student Pursues Cabin Crew Training in Tanzania with Dreams of Making Positive Impact in African Aviation Industry
The National Institute of Transport (NIT) has received a student from Republic of Liberia undertaking Cabin Crew Initial course. Speaking during an interview with Mr. George Bartuah as an international student at the Institute, he shared his plans after completing studies and other interesting stories about the training. Why have you chosen to study at […]
NIT Cleared to Construct State-of-the-Art Training Facilities at Kilimanjaro International Airport to Empower Future Aviation Leaders
By Ngusekela David, The National Institute of Transport (NIT) completed an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and recently received building permit certificate from National Environment Management Council (NEMC) for construction of three (3) buildings for pilot training at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) in Tanzania. The buildings include Aircraft Maintenance Hangar, Students’ Hostel and Staff Residences. […]
NIT conducts staff and student exchange programs
By Prosper Makene The National Institute of Transport (NIT)’s academic staff will, in May, attend a staff exchange programme at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) in Mombasa, Kenya, according to the Centre of Excellence in Aviation and Transport Operations (CEATO) Project Industrial Liaison Officer, Ms. Sarah Mwakyusa. It is expected that the NIT academic staff […]
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic hosts students from East Africa on Exchange Programme
By Rita Mwabonje One of the objectives of the EASTRIP World Bank Project is to promote regional integration. Towards this end, the target to enroll foreign students was conceived. So far, Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) has enrolled a total of 77 foreign students. The first cohort of 35 students drawn from Uganda, South Sudan […]