Rwanda to Kenya: Easy Steps to Study at Delight Technical College

Your Simple Guide to Starting Your Education Journey in Nairobi

Are you a student in Rwanda thinking about studying in Kenya? Want to gain practical skills in fashion, beauty, media, ICT, or business at one of East Africa’s top TVET colleges?

Here’s your step-by-step guide to joining Delight Technical College in Nairobi — stress-free and student-friendly!

✅ Step 1: Choose Your Course

Delight offers job-ready courses in:

• Fashion Design & Tailoring
• Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
• Digital Media Production
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• ICT & Graphic Design

💡 Tip: Pick a course that matches your passion and career goals. You can request the course catalog or speak to an advisor online.

📝 Step 2: Apply Online (It’s Fast!)

To apply:

1. Visit the Delight Technical College website
2. Fill out the online application form
3. Upload scanned copies of:
   • Your National ID or Passport
   • School certificates or transcripts
   • A passport-sized photo

📩 You’ll receive an admission letter via email in just a few days!

🛂 Step 3: No Visa Needed!

As a Rwandan citizen, you don’t need a visa to enter Kenya.
You’ll only need:

• A valid Rwandan passport or national ID
• Your admission letter from Delight
• To apply for a Kenyan Student Pass after arrival (Delight will assist you)

🚌✈️ Step 4: Travel to Nairobi

Two easy options:

🚍 By Bus

• Companies: Trinity Coach, Modern Coast, Tahmeed
• Route: Kigali → Gatuna → Kampala → Nairobi
• Time: 20–24 hours
• Cost: RWF 25,000–40,000 (Ksh 3,000–5,000)

✈️ By Plane

• Airlines: RwandAir, Kenya Airways
• Time: 1.5 hours
• Cost: RWF 100,000–200,000 (Ksh 10,000–20,000)
• You’ll land at JKIA (Nairobi Airport) and can take Uber or Bolt to your hostel or campus.

🏠 Step 5: Settle In

Delight helps new students with:

• Affordable hostel accommodation near the campus
• Airport or bus station pickup
• Orientation and campus tour
• Student support team for foreign learners

✨ Nairobi has a growing Rwandan student community, and you’ll feel right at home.

💬 Step 6: Adjust & Thrive

You’ll study in English, but Swahili is also commonly used (just like in Rwanda).
Delight offers:

• Language support if needed
• Peer mentors and international clubs
• Help with banking, SIM cards, and student life

🎓 Step 7: Start Learning & Building Your Future

At Delight, you’ll:

• Get hands-on skills employers want
• Build a professional portfolio
• Connect with mentors and fellow creatives
• Graduate with a TVET certificate recognized across East Africa