Friends College Kaimosi (FCK)
A public technical and vocational college in Kaimosi, Vihiga, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Vihiga
- Established
- 1971
- Students
- 800
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Friends College Kaimosi is a public TVET institution in Vihiga County, Kenya. Established in 1971 by the East African Yearly Meeting of Friends Church (Quakers), the college has a long history of providing technical education to the western region. It serves over 1,500 students across multiple departments.
The college offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Information Communication Technology, and Agriculture. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, a library, and sports facilities.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution is one of the country's oldest community-founded technical colleges, serving as a key training centre for the western region.
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 engineering and agricultural skills for the western kenya 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 D- or below for artisan courses. Competitive programmes include Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Diploma in Business Management, and Diploma in ICT. 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
- Science Laboratories for applied biology and chemistry practicals
- Student Hostels with residential accommodation on campus
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as technicians across the western Kenya region
- Alumni in engineering and business enterprises in Vihiga and neighbouring counties
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Friends College Kaimosi are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.