Elwak Technical and Vocational College (ETV2)
A public technical and vocational college in Mandera, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Elwak Technical and Vocational College, located in Elwak, Mandera County, was established in 2016 to address the skills gap in the arid and semi-arid regions of northeastern Kenya. The institution is committed to providing accessible and quality technical and vocational education to youth and adults, empowering them with practical skills for self-reliance and employment.
The college offers a range of certificate and diploma programs in fields such as information communication technology, electrical engineering, plumbing, welding, and business studies, aligned with the Kenya Vision 2030 development agenda.
The college continuously updates its curriculum in collaboration with industry partners to meet the demands of
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- North Eastern National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Elwak Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Mandera 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 bodiesWhat 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
5 programmesAlso offered
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate 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