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Technical and Vocational College · Vihiga

Chanzeywe Technical and Vocational College (CTV2)

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

Established
2021
5 years running
Students
1,200
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 70,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

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

About

Chanzeywe Technical and Vocational College, located in Vihiga County, was established in 2015 to provide accessible, quality vocational training to the local community and beyond in Kenya. Its mission is to empower learners with practical skills and knowledge for self-reliance and national development.

The college offers a range of TVET programs including agriculture, ICT, hospitality, and engineering, aligned to Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum. As a key institution in Western Kenya, it plays a vital role in bridging the skills gap and promoting youth employment.

The numbers

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

Research and innovation

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

38 programmes

Also offered

  • Certificate in Electrical Installation
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • Certificate in Information Communication Technology
  • Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Certificate in Plumbing
  • Diploma in Building and Construction
  • Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • Certificate in Business Management
  • Diploma in Business Management
  • Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • Diploma in Tourism Management
  • Craft in Information Communication Technology

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

Further reading