Butere Technical and Vocational College (BTVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Kakamega, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kakamega
- Established
- 2019
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Butere Technical and Vocational College, located in Butere, Kakamega County, was established in 2016 to provide accessible and quality technical education to the local community and beyond. The college is committed to empowering youth with practical skills aligned to Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
It offers a range of certificate and diploma programs in engineering, ICT, business, and applied sciences, focusing on hands-on training and industry readiness. As a TVET institution, it plays a vital role in bridging the skills gap in Western Kenya, producing graduates who contribute to both formal employment and entrepreneurship.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 20,000 to Ksh 40,000
- 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 software development 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
4 listed- Information Communication Technology
- Computer Studies
- Software Development
- Business Studies
Courses offered
12 listed- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Certificate in Business Management
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Diploma in Plumbing
- Artisan 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
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as information professionals across Kakamega County in Butere
- Alumni contributing to information 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 Butere 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.