Belgut Technical and Vocational College (BTV)

Belgut Technical and Vocational College (BTVC) was established in 2015 under the Kenyan government's initiative to expand access to technical and vocational education in rural areas. Located in Belgut Constituency, Kericho County, the college was created to address the skills gap among local youth and to support the region's economic development, particularly in agriculture, manufacturing, and services. BTVC operates under the State Department for Vocational and Technical Training and is fully accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).

The college's mission is to provide quality, affordable, and competency-based training that empowers students with practical skills for employment.

Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the region, supporting the.

Belgut Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Kericho 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.