How Nakuru Fake College Scammed Students with Non-Existent Courses and False Hopes
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Nakuru Technical Training College has been allegedly exposed as a fake institution allegedly swindling students and parents under the guise of offering technical courses.
The so-called college, which has been actively recruiting students, lacks both registration and the basic facilities required for learning.
The alarm was raised after Simon Ole Nasieku, revealed that he paid for a Computer Packages course, only to find that the institution has no computers or equipment to facilitate training.
A receipt issued to Nasieku, seen by our team, confirms the payment. However, his hopes of pursuing computer studies were dashed when he discovered the school’s empty halls, filled with a few chairs but no learning tools.
“I enrolled because the government encourages us to embrace digital skills. But after paying, I found no single computer at the college,” said Ole Nasieku. “They promised training but delivered empty promises. This is a scam.”
The college had advertised an impressive list of courses, as seen on its glossy posters, including ICT, Health Sciences, Business Management, and Professional Studies.
However, none of these courses appear to have the required facilities or instructors.
Programs like Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Nursing Assistant, and Software Development all require specialized equipment and expertise resources the institution clearly lacks.
Activist Benson Macharia, who led a team of parents to the college premises, was outraged by the deception. “We found an empty shell. No materials, no computers, no labs—nothing. These con artists are targeting vulnerable students fresh from high school, tricking them into paying fees for non-existent courses. The directors ran away when we asked for registration documents.”
Macharia further revealed that the college is unregistered, making it illegal to operate. “We’ve reported this to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and we demand immediate arrests of the teachers and officials behind this scam. How many other students have been duped already?”
One student, who spoke anonymously, shared her frustration. “I was told to come back tomorrow—over and over again. There are no classes, and the teachers refuse to explain anything. I feel robbed.” Watch the video below
Parents and activists have now called on the Directorate of TVET to audit such mushrooming institutions and shut down unregistered colleges exploiting desperate youth. The posters and receipt, which promise professional level courses, paint a deceptive picture of a functional institution that does not exist.
With the rising push for technical and digital skills among Kenyan youth, Nakuru Technical Training College has taken advantage of this ambition to prey on unsuspecting students. Authorities must act swiftly to prevent further exploitation and ensure justice for those already conned.
The public is advised to verify the registration status of institutions before making any payments.
Nakuru Times Reporter
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