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Technical and Vocational College · Bungoma

Cardinal Maurice Otunga Technical and Vocational College (CMOTV)

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

Established
2018
8 years running
Students
1,200
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 40,000 to Ksh 60,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

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

About

Cardinal Maurice Otunga Technical and Vocational College, named after the late Cardinal Maurice Otunga, was established in 2013 as a public TVET institution in Nairobi, Kenya. Its mission is to provide quality, accessible technical and vocational education and training that equips youth with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship.

The college offers a wide range of diploma and certificate programs in Engineering, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Business Studies, Hospitality and Tourism, and Applied Sciences. As of 2026, the college plays a vital role in Kenya's TVET sector, aligning with the government's agenda to promote technical training and reduce youth unemployment.

It is known for its hands-on training approach and strong industry linkages, contributing significantly to the development of a skilled workforce in Kenya.

The numbers

Student to staff
1:18
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Sigalagala National Polytechnic

Research and innovation

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

5 listed
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Building & Civil Engineering
  • Welding & Fabrication

Courses offered

28 programmes

Also offered

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • Certificate in Electrical Installation
  • Artisan in Electrical Wireman
  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Certificate in Electronics Engineering
  • Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Certificate in Building Technology
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Certificate in Plumbing
  • 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 Accommodation with modern equipment for practical training
  • Health Center with modern equipment for practical training

Further reading