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Technical and Vocational College · Garissa

Balambala Technical and Vocational College (BALTVC)

A public technical and vocational college in Garissa, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.

Established
2020
6 years running
Students
500
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 15,000 to Ksh 45,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Balambala Technical and is a public Vocational Training Centre, Kenya. The institution is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and offers a range of competency-based education and training (CBET) programmes aligned to the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF). Programmes include artisan, craft certificate, diploma, and higher diploma courses across various fields including engineering, business studies, information technology, hospitality, and applied sciences.

The institution is committed to providing quality technical and vocational education that meets industry standards and addresses Kenya's skills gap.

Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the region, supporting the local economy with skilled graduates.

The numbers

Student to staff
1:20
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
North Eastern National Polytechnic

Research and innovation

Balambala Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Garissa County development priorities. The institution hosts annual technical trade exhibitions and participates in regional KATTI research fairs, showcasing student and faculty innovations in renewable energy (solar and biogas installations), metal fabrication, agricultural mechanization, electrical building services, and ICT business solutions. Applied research projects collaborate with local informal sector artisans (Jua Kali), county vocational directorates, and community micro-enterprises to deliver practical engineering prototypes and community-level economic solutions.

Accredited by

1 regulatory body

What they teach

Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Departments

8 listed
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Building and Civil Engineering
  • Business Studies
  • Information Communication Technology
  • Agriculture and Environmental Studies
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Fashion Design and Cosmetology

Courses offered

4 programmes

Campus and beyond

Where you would be, and who they are connected to.

On campus

  • Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
  • Modern Classrooms with teaching aids and audio-visual equipment

Further reading