Chanzeywe Technical and Vocational College (CTV2)
A public technical and vocational college in Vihiga, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Vihiga
- Established
- 2021
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 72%
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
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 70,000
- 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 business skills for vihiga 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
- Diploma in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- 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
- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- 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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as business professionals across Vihiga County
- Alumni contributing to local industries and enterprises in Vihiga
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 Chanzeywe 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.