5 Top Colleges Offering Diploma in Mass Communication in Kenya

If you are fresh off high school, obtained a C plain in KCSE or above and are looking to pursue Mass Communication, this article is for you.
While there are hundreds of recognized colleges in Kenya, we will focus on 5 top colleges offering diploma in Mass Communication in Kenya in order for you to make the right choice that will elevate your Communication career.
These colleges have been rated by the Media Council of Kenya and are recommended for those who want a job in the Media and Communication industry.

Colleges Offering Diploma In Mass Communication In Kenya To Enroll In

1. Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
Having been established in 1961, the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication is the leading institution in Kenya offering a range of Diploma courses in Mass Communication.
This has been the longest establishment offering technical media training in Kenya. Initially government owned, the institution has become a parastatal.
The courses range from TV & Radio production training, information training, film/video training and technical operations and engineering training.
In a span of over 2 decades, KIMC has consistently produced a high percentage of media professionals all who got a job because they passed through the institution.
Some of the most notable media and communications professionals who have gone through KIMC include: Mwanaisha Hamadi (Citizen TV), Akisa Wandera(KTN) among others.
2. The Multi-media University College of Kenya
Established in 2008 as a constituent college of The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, the multi-media university college is one of the leading Mass Communication universities in Kenya.
The university college is located on Magadi Road-Ongata Rongai in the outskirts of Nairobi and hosts thousands of students looking for training in the media industry.
The university offers a 1 year Diploma in Journalism and other related fields such as Strategic Public Relations and Film and animation.
The university promises to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge needed in the media industry.
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3. Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
NIBS is a tertiary institution known to offer a variety of leading Diploma courses with the most successful being Mass Communication.
Under the school of Journalism and Media studies category, the college offers Diploma courses in the same field.
Some of the topics covered in the Diploma course include; Broadcast journalism, newspaper reporting, online journalism, sub-editing among others.
The institution also has branches in Nairobi town and its environs in order to make it easier for you to apply and begin training for your Communication career.
4. Tangaza College
The Tangaza College is a constituent of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Located in Langata area, the university offers a wide array of Diploma courses.
The college offers a Diploma in Media Production where students are equipped with practical knowledge in becoming professionals in the media industry.
The students later on proceed to work as news anchors, news editors, seasoned journalists and video editors.
The most notable graduate of the Media production department is Mark Masai- an anchor at the Nation media Group.
5. Zetech College
Zetech College has for years since its inception been churning out graduates in all manner of fields. The college prides itself as the premier university for the education of Technology, Science and Business programmes.
Their media and production students have not been left behind. With the campus having a number of branches within and outside of Nairobi, more and more students have applied for the Diploma courses offered at the university.
The campus also offers training on career as part of empowering their students for the very competitive job market.
In a nutshell,
There are plenty of colleges accredited by the Media Counci of Kenya in Kenya offering a myriad of sources in communication.
The most important aspect to bear in mind as you apply for these courses is to ensure that you pick the best college to enroll in.
Esther Kamau works as a Communication Officer at Corporate Staffing Services, a leading HR firm that offers FREE job placement and recruitment. Kindly reach her on esther@corporatestaffing.co.ke.