Bukura Agricultural College (BAC)
A public technical and vocational college in Kakamega, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kakamega
- Established
- 1999
- Students
- 2,500
- Employment rate
- 75%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Bukura Agricultural College is a public TVET institution located in Kakamega County, Kenya. It was established in 1968 with the mission to provide quality training in agriculture and related fields to meet the country’s growing demand for skilled agricultural professionals.
The college offers a range of programmes including certificates, diplomas, and higher diplomas in agriculture, agricultural engineering, food science, and environmental management. Its curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills through hands-on training at its expansive demonstration farms and modern workshops.
The college plays a significant role in Kenya’s agricultural sector by producing competent graduates who contribute to food security, agribusiness, and sustainable farming practices. As of 2026, it continues to expand its programmes and infrastructure to align with Kenya’s Vision 2030 goals.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 60,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Sigalagala National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on medical laboratory sciences skills for kakamega county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
5 listed- Health Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Community Health
Courses offered
18 listed- Certificate in Agriculture
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Certificate in Agricultural Engineering
- Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
- Certificate in Food Technology
- Diploma in Food Technology
- Certificate in Animal Health and Production
- Diploma in Animal Health and Production
- Certificate in Horticulture
- Diploma in Horticulture
- Artisan in Crop Production
- Artisan in Livestock Production
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Certificate in Business Management
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Environmental Science
- Diploma in Environmental Science
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
- Farm with modern equipment for practical training
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as technical professionals across Kakamega County
- Alumni contributing to local industries and enterprises in Kakamega
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 Bukura Agricultural College are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.