Chamasiri Technical and Vocational College (CTV)
A public technical and vocational college in Busia, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Chamasiri Technical and Vocational College, established in 2012, is a mid-sized TVET institution located in the Rift Valley region of Kenya. The college was founded to bridge the skills gap in the region's growing industrial and agricultural sectors, offering hands-on training that aligns with Kenya's Vision 2030 development agenda.
Its mission is to equip students with practical, industry-relevant skills to enhance employability and entrepreneurship.
Significant in the Kenyan TVET landscape, The institution actively partners with local industries to provide apprenticeship opportunities and has a dedicated innovation hub that supports student startups.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Sigalagala National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Chamasiri 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 bodiesWhat 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
43 programmesAlso 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
- Agricultural Demonstration Farm with modern equipment for practical training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Student Accommodation with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees