Petanns Driving School and Computer College is a renowned establishment in Kenya that has been delivering driver training and computer education for more than ten years.
It is claimed to have been established by Peter Chege Muinami, a businessman and gospel musician.
Over the years, the institution has become the largest and most prosperous driving school in the country.
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This article will delve into the owner of Petanns Driving School and Computer College, the accolades it has garnered, and the diverse range of courses it provides.
Peter Chege Muinami, also known as Chege wa TMK, is the founder and owner of Petanns Driving School and Computer College. Chege is a well-known musician in Kenya who has released several Kikuyu songs.
He is also a successful businessman who has invested heavily in the transport and education industries in Kenya.
Chege’s vision for Petanns Driving School was to provide excellent services to its customers, and over the years, he has achieved this through a large fleet of updated vehicles, serviced by a team of qualified and professional employees.
Petanns Driving School and Computer College is an NTSA Accredited institution with over 100 branches countrywide covering over 15 counties across the republic of Kenya.
The institution is also accredited by the Ministry of Transport and the National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA). Due to its commitment to providing quality driver training services, Petanns has won several awards in different categories. In 2019, Petanns won the AKI award as Best Road safety promoter.
The institution also won the Automotive Excellence Award as the MOST Preferred Driving School and the Digital inclusion Awards as the BEST Driving School in the use of Digital solutions.
Petanns offers a wide range of driver training courses using its fleet of over 300 vehicles in different vehicle categories. The institution disseminates knowledge in line with the rules and regulations issued by the National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA).
Petanns offers intensive defensive training, and its modern and regularly serviced vehicles make the training courses worth it. Petanns also offers free mechanical and first aid training to all students.
The courses offered at Petanns Driving School and Computer College include Basic Mechanics, First aid and fire fighting, and defensive driving. The categories of vehicles for training include:
Category A: A2 (Motorcycle not exceeding 100cc), A3 (Motorcycle taxi)-tuk-tuk
Category B: B1 (Light Passenger Car), B3 (Professional) Advanced/ Executive
Category C: C1 (Light Trucks), C (Medium trucks)
Category CE: Trailer (Articulated)
Category D: D1 Van (PSV), D2 Mini Buses (PSV)
Category G: Industrial, Construction & Agricultural (Plant operator)
The fees for training vary depending on the category of the vehicle.
For instance, Category A2 (Motorcycle not exceeding 100cc) costs Ksh7,500 for 10 lessons, while Category CE (Trailer-Articulated) costs Ksh27,000 for 20 lessons.
Petanns also gives significant discounts for groups or companies wishing to undertake corporate training
