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Technical and Vocational College · Busia

Bunyala Technical and Vocational College (BTVC)

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

Established
2020
6 years running
Students
1,200
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 55,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

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

About

Bunyala Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution in Busia County, Kenya. The college serves over 800 students from the Bunyala region along the shores of Lake Victoria, providing technical and vocational skills training.

The college offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Information Communication Technology, and Agriculture. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, and a library.

Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the college serves as a key technical training centre for Busia County's The institution sub-county, supporting the region's fishing, rice farming, and cross-border trade economy.

The numbers

Student to staff
1:18
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Busia Technical Training Institute

Research and innovation

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

2 regulatory bodies

What they teach

Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.

Intakes

  • January
  • May
  • September

Departments

4 listed
  • Hospitality & Tourism Management
  • Food & Beverage Production
  • Travel & Tour Operations
  • Business Studies

Courses offered

34 programmes

Also offered

  • Certificate in Electrical Installation
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • Certificate in Information Communication Technology
  • Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • Certificate in Building and Construction
  • Certificate in Plumbing
  • Certificate in Food and Beverage Production
  • Diploma in Hospitality Management
  • Certificate in Business Management
  • Diploma in Business Management
  • Certificate in Tailoring and Fashion Design
  • 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

Further reading