Chevaywa Technical And Vocational College (CHVTVC)
A TVET college in Chevaywa, Kakamega, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kakamega
- Established
- 2016
- Students
- 800
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Chevaywa Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution in Kakamega County, Kenya. Located in Chevaywa Ward within Lugari Constituency, approximately 3 km from Mbande Market, the college serves over 800 students from the surrounding region, providing technical and vocational skills training under the TVET Act 2013.
The college offers diploma and certificate courses in Information Communication Technology, Social Work and Community Development, Masonry, and other technical fields. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, a library, and sports facilities.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the county, supporting the region's economy with skilled graduates for local industries and enterprises.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 67,189
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Sigalagala National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on practical ict and construction skills for the local economy.
Accredited by
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
- Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
- Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (CDACC)
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Admission requirements
The college requires a minimum KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) for diploma programmes, D (Plain) for certificates, and open entry for artisan courses. Competitive programmes include ICT Level 6 and Social Work and Community Development Level 6. The college accepts KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students. Government capitation and HELB loans are available for eligible students.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
8 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Business Studies
- Information Communication Technology
- Agriculture and Environmental Studies
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Fashion Design and Cosmetology
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Lecture Halls with modern audiovisual teaching equipment
- Masonry Workshops for building and construction practical training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as technicians across Kakamega and neighbouring counties
- Alumni in ICT and social work roles in the western region
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Chevaywa 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.