Dr. Daniel Wako Murende Technical and Vocational College (DDWM-TVC)

Dr. Daniel Wako Murende Technical and Vocational College was established in 1998 in honor of the late Dr. Daniel Wako Murende, a renowned educator and advocate for technical training in Kenya. Located in the rural heartland, the college was founded to bridge the skills gap and empower local youth with market-relevant competencies. Over the years, it has grown from a small training center to a fully-fledged TVET institution offering diploma and certificate programs across multiple disciplines.

The college's mission is to provide accessible, affordable, and quality technical and vocational education that meets the needs of industry and the community.

Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the region, supporting the local economy with.

Dr. Daniel Wako Murende 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.