Balambala Technical and Vocational College (BALTVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Garissa, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Garissa
- Established
- 2020
- Students
- 500
- Employment rate
- 65%
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
- Annual fees
- Ksh 15,000 to Ksh 45,000
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- North Eastern National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on building civil skills for garissa county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
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
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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as electrical professionals across Garissa County in Balambala
- Alumni contributing to electrical industries and enterprises in Garissa
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Balambala Technical and Vocational College are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.