David M Wambuli Technical Vocational College (DMWTVC)
A TVET college in Wambuli, Makueni, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
David M Wambuli Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution in Makueni County, Kenya. Located in Wambuli village within Mbooni West Sub-county, approximately 15 km from Machakos town along the Muvuti-Kali-Kikima route, the college was officially opened in September 2018 and serves over 800 students from the surrounding region.
The college offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Information Communication Technology, and Hospitality. 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
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Wote Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
David M Wambuli Technical Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Makueni 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
3 regulatory bodiesWhat 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 Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Diploma in ICT, and Diploma in Automotive Engineering. 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
Courses offered
57 programmes- Artisan in Automotive Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in ICT
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Baking Technology Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
Also offered
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power Option)
- Diploma in General Agriculture
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power Option)
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
- Automotive Workshops for motor vehicle mechanics training
- Beauty Therapy Studios with hairdressing and cosmetology equipment
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds