Borabu Technical and Vocational College (BTV2)
A public technical and vocational college in Nyamira, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Nyamira
- Established
- 2022
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 72%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Borabu Technical and Vocational College, located in Nyamira County, was established in 2012 to provide accessible technical and vocational education and training to the local community and beyond in Kenya. The college was founded under the vision of empowering youth with practical skills for self-reliance and economic development. Over the years, it has grown from a small institution offering a handful of courses to a comprehensive TVET center with a diverse range of programs.
The mission of The institution Technical and Vocational College is to offer quality, competency-based training that meets the demands of the modern labor market.
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 45,000 to Ksh 85,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on automotive skills for nyamira county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- KNQA
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
5 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Building & Civil Engineering
- Welding & Fabrication
Courses offered
17 listed- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Electrical Wireman
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Electronics Engineering
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Artisan in Masonry
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as automotive professionals across Nyamira County in Nyansiongo
- Alumni contributing to automotive industries and enterprises in Nyamira
International partnerships
4 institutions- TVETA (Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority)
- KNEC (Kenya National Examinations Council)
- CDACC (Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council)
- Ministry of Education
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Borabu 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.