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Technical and Vocational College · Vihiga

Ebukanga Technical and Vocational College (ETV)

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

Established
2022
4 years running
Students
1,200
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 55,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

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

About

Ebukanga Technical and Vocational College, established in 2015, is a public TVET institution located in Vihiga County, Kenya. It was founded to address the critical shortage of skilled labor in the region by providing hands-on training in engineering, information technology, and business studies. The college's mission is to empower youth with market-relevant competencies that foster self-reliance and employability.

The college offers a wide range of diploma and certificate programs accredited by TVETA, including automotive engineering, electrical installation, ICT, accounting, and hospitality management. Curricula are regularly updated to align with Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework, ensuring graduates meet industry demands.

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

The numbers

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

Research and innovation

Ebukanga 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

5 listed
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Building & Civil Engineering
  • Welding & Fabrication

Courses offered

51 programmes

Also offered

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • Certificate in Electrical Installation
  • Artisan in Electrical Wireman
  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Certificate in Electronics Engineering
  • Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • Certificate in Building Technology
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Certificate in Plumbing
  • Certificate in Welding and Fabrication

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
  • Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
  • Student Lounge with modern equipment for practical training

Further reading