Our Profile

Havard's Profile

Havard Institute of Development Studies is located in the heart of Thika town on the fifth floor of victory plaza. We opened our doors on 4th of January 2011 with about 4 students taking a course in early childhood studies. The number has since risen tremendously to include many other courses offered like computer studies, ICT, Business management, community development, social work, Electrical engineering, computer engineering, hotel & catering management, tourism management, food production, beauty & fashion design and many others.

Our Vision

To be a hub for professional and market oriented graduates for international and local community growth.


Our Mission

To provide, upgrade and enhance quality training and education for community growth and development.


Our Core values

  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Honesty
  • Confidentiality
  • Efficiency
  • Collaboration
  • Quality
  • Community empowerment
  • Dependable
Our Mandate

  1. Handling staff and student grievances with utmost professionalism and integrity
  2. Marketing and advertising of courses.
  3. Administration and management of registered programmes.
  4. Curriculum development and implementation.
  5. Establishment of viable links with private and public institutions.
  6. Examination and certification of short courses.
  7. Registration of students.
  8. Planning and implementation of relevant courses
Why train with us
  • Affordable fees and comfortable mode of payment
  • Attachment and internship assistance through our partnership with HR placement agencies.
  • A wide variety of courses to from
  • Free internet which help our students to do research and download a lot of materials for their courses
  • Free computer classes and branded t-shirts for our students
  • Our allege is approved by me Ministry of Education and accredited center by Kenya national examination council KNEC
  • Modem ICT Labs, Engineering workshops, Catering kitchen and executive salon for practical
  • Excellent quality assurance system that makes Havard College the best in external examination performance in Thika town and In Kenya
  • A team of dedicated and highly experienced lecturers
  • Quiet and serene learning environment

Join Us Today

We look forward to welcoming you to Havard.

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