Kenya has several prestigious institutions that provide professional training in fashion design, aiming to cultivate the next generation of designers and trendsetters in the industry.
1. Mcensal School of Fashion Design
Founded in 2009, Mcensal is one of Kenya’s top fashion colleges, offering certifications through Edexcel and Btec, with a mission to nurture the next wave of African fashion designers.
- Location: Adalyn Flats, Adjacent to Nairobi Baptist Church, Off Ngong Road
- Contact: 0715 530 309
2. Delight School of Fashion & Design
Delight School offers Artisan, Certificate, and Diploma courses in fashion design, tailoring, and dressmaking, all approved by TVET and NITA.
- Location: 1st Floor, Delight Centre, Muindi Mbingu Street, Opposite Jevanjee Gardens, Nairobi
- Contact: 0722 533 771
3. The B.A Fashion Institute
The B.A Fashion Institute combines in-person and online learning, employing a modern approach with experienced lecturers from top Kenyan fashion institutions.
- Location: Nairobi Art Centre, Kauria Close, Lavington
- Contact: 0721 365 517
4. Buruburu Institute of Fine Arts
A vocational training college, Buruburu Institute provides courses in fashion design, graphic design, interior design, and more for aspiring artists and designers.
- Location: Along Mumias South Road, Buruburu, Nairobi
- Contact: 0721 837 917
5. Zion College of Fashion & Textile Design
Zion College offers a range of programs, including Diploma, Advanced Certificate, and Certificate courses in fashion and textile design.
- Location: House No. 3, Prime Office Suites, Kindaruma Road, Kilimani
- Contacts: 0722 523 798, 0795 889 802
6. MEFA Institute of Design
An independent, internationally accredited institution, MEFA specializes in fashion design education, emphasizing both local and global perspectives.
- Location: 245 Murigi Road, Nairobi
- Contacts: 0741 777 848, 0735 633 102
7. Vera Beauty & Fashion College
TVETA-approved, Vera College offers fashion design and creative arts courses that cover illustration, pattern making, fabric selection, cutting, and stitching. It has campuses in Nairobi, Eldoret, Meru, Thika, and Mombasa.
- Contacts: 0704 577 577, 0725 923 550
8. Intrinsic Falconry Fashions
Known for its affordable courses, Intrinsic Falconry offers comprehensive training covering all aspects of fashion design.
- Location: Kenya Cinema Plaza, Nairobi
- Contact: 0722 473 032
9. East Africa Institute of Certified Studies
Offering affordable fashion design programs, the institute covers fashion trends, design sketching, color selection, and more, with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu.
- Contacts: 0722 857 450, 0723 891 404
10. Evelyne College of Design
Established in 1976, Evelyne College is one of the oldest design schools in Kenya, offering courses in fashion design, interior design, and fine arts.
- Contact: 020 434 8839
These institutions offer diverse programs and hands-on training to help students develop practical skills, technical knowledge, and creativity for successful careers in fashion design.
