Bunyala Technical and Vocational College (BTVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Busia, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Busia
- Established
- 2020
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 70%
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
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 55,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Busia Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on hospitality & tourism management skills for busia county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
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
18 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Building and Construction
- Diploma in Building Technology
- 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
- Diploma in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- 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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as food professionals across Busia County in Port Victoria
- Alumni contributing to food industries and enterprises in Busia
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 Bunyala 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.