Sanfields Business & Technology Institute
Sanfields Business and Technology Institute (SIBT) is a premier private tertiary institution situated in the serene, conducive environment of Baricho, Kirinyaga County. Established with a profound commitment to educational innovation, SIBT bridges the crucial gap between classroom theory and real-world industrial competence.
Fully registered and accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) under registration number TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0082/2021, SIBT operates as an approved training and examination center for national and international examining bodies including KNEC, TVET-CDACC, NITA, and KASNEB.
Our expansive campus is equipped with state-of-the-art computer laboratories, nursing & medical simulation wards, business lecture halls, a well-stocked library, high-speed fiber internet, and comprehensive on-campus boarding hostels for both male and female students.
Baricho, Kirinyaga County
History of Establishment
SIBT is situated in Kirinyaga County, approximately 120 kilometres from Nairobi, Kenya's capital city. While the Institute is outside the capital, its location is highly accessible: it is about 4 kilometres off the main Nairobi–Nyeri Highway and 1 kilometre from the Kibirigwi–Baricho–Kerugoya Road, an all-weather road linking the Institute to surrounding towns and communities.
Its modern classrooms, practical training workshops, hostel accommodation (Ksh 12,500/semester), dining facilities, and student support services enable learners to live, study, and interact within a secure residential setting with minimal travel disruption.
SIBT Core Values & Institutional Pillars
Every curriculum, practical session, and student mentorship activity is anchored on our core pillars.
Excellence
High TVET training benchmarks
Integrity
Ethical professional values
Innovation
Market-driven technical skills
Discipline
Moral conduct & leadership
Service
Community empowerment
Equity
Inclusive access for all learners
Modern Practical Workshops
Industry-standard computer laboratories, networking workstations, nursing skill labs, and commercial training kitchens providing 100% hands-on exposure.
Guaranteed Industrial Attachment
Established industry linkages with leading hospitals, tech enterprises, financial firms, and county governments for student internships and job placements.
Secure On-Campus Hostels
Separate male and female boarding facilities with 4-sharing rooms, lockable steel lockers, hot-water bathrooms, and fully fitted campus catering.
INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP
Experienced visionary scholars, governance leaders, and educational administrators steering SIBT's academic quality, strategic expansion, and student success.
Dr. John Nguri, PhD
PhD (Finance), MA (Econ), BCom 1st Class Hons (UoN)
Member of the SIBT Board of Management
Empowering Lives, Transforming Futures
"Champion of Practical, Career-Focused Education — Equipping learners with practical skills, entrepreneurial confidence, and empowered futures."
A distinguished scholar, business leader, and international development consultant, Dr. John Nguri brings more than 40 years of experience in finance, governance, strategic planning, institutional development, and education to his leadership of Sanfields Business and Technology Institute (SIBT).
Throughout his career, Dr. Nguri has provided leadership and advisory services to governments, development agencies, and international organizations across Africa and beyond. He has undertaken assignments funded by the World Bank, the African Union Development Agency–NEPAD, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and UN-Habitat. He is also President of CDCI Global LLC, an international consulting firm specializing in public-sector reform, infrastructure finance, and economic development.
Guided by Dr. Nguri’s leadership, SIBT provides an inclusive and supportive learning environment where school leavers, working adults, entrepreneurs, and career changers can gain practical skills, build confidence, and pursue meaningful employment or self-employment opportunities.
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Distinguished academic leaders, governance experts, and healthcare specialists ensuring strategic growth, academic quality assurance, and institutional accountability.
Professor Joseph K. Wang’ombe, PhD
Chairperson, SIBT Board of Management
PhD in Health Economics, Professor Emeritus (University of Nairobi)
Professor Joseph K. Wang’ombe serves as Chairperson of the Board of Sanfields Business and Technology Institute (SIBT). Drawing on decades of experience in academic leadership, research, policy engagement, and institutional development, he guides the Board in advancing accountable governance, quality training, industry relevance, and sustainable institutional growth. Professor Wang’ombe is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Public and Global Health at the University of Nairobi, specialising in health economics, health systems, and policy. His career spans university teaching, multidisciplinary research, postgraduate supervision, curriculum development, institutional management, strategic planning, and community-based development.
Dr. John Nguri, PhD
Founder, Director & Member of the Board of Management
PhD in Business Administration (Finance), MA in Economics (Public Financial Mgt), BCom First Class Hons (Univ. of Nairobi)
A distinguished scholar, business leader, and international development consultant, Dr. John Nguri brings more than 40 years of experience in finance, governance, strategic planning, institutional development, and education to his leadership of Sanfields Business and Technology Institute (SIBT). He holds a PhD in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance, a Master of Arts in Economics with a specialization in Public Financial Management, and a First Class Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi. Throughout his career, Dr. Nguri has provided leadership and advisory services to governments, development agencies, and international organizations including the World Bank, AUDA-NEPAD, IFAD, and UN-Habitat.
Dr. Peterson Junius Muriithi
SIBT Board Member
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Master of Public Health (Univ. of Nairobi)
Dr. Peterson Junius Muriithi is a public health specialist and Lecturer in the Department of Public and Global Health at the University of Nairobi. He holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and a Master of Public Health from the University of Nairobi. His academic and professional expertise spans public health, health policy, health systems management, healthcare regulation, health planning, policy development and healthcare delivery. Dr. Muriithi brings extensive experience in education governance to the SIBT Board, gained through 28 years of service as a chairperson and member of secondary school Boards of Management.
Anne Mwangi
Board Member | Healthcare Leader | Educator | Researcher | Entrepreneur
Diplomas in Nursing and Midwifery, BSc Counselling Psychology, MA Medical Sociology (Univ. of Nairobi)
As a Board Member of Sanfields Business and Technology Institute (SIBT), Anne Mwangi brings a valuable combination of healthcare leadership, education, research, and entrepreneurship to the institution’s strategic growth. Her expertise in nursing, midwifery, maternal and newborn health, counselling psychology, and medical sociology will support SIBT in strengthening learner wellbeing, professional standards, and the development of relevant, learner-centred programmes. She holds Diplomas in Nursing and Midwifery, a BSc in Counselling Psychology, and a Master’s degree in Medical Sociology from the University of Nairobi.
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
Dedicated educators and operational administrators coordinating daily curriculum delivery, student welfare, and TVET compliance.
Anne Maina
Principal / Head of Institution
Provides overall operational and pedagogical leadership, managing teaching staff, student mentorship programs, examinations with KNEC & TVET-CDACC, and industrial attachments.
Admissions & Registrar Office
Academic Registrar
Oversees student enrollment, student files, course registration, KNEC examination timetabling, and fee administration.
Finance & Bursar Desk
Finance Manager
Handles student fee statements, installment plans, M-PESA & Bank reconciliations, and bursary guidance for residential students.
Dean of Students & Hostel Custodian
Student Affairs Coordinator
Manages on-campus hostel allocations, cafeteria services, sports, clubs, and student welfare support.