Gatundu South Technical and Vocational College (GSTVC)

Gatundu South Technical and Vocational College, located in Kiambu County, is a public TVET institution established in 2018 under the 'Kenya's TVET Transformation Agenda'. It aims to provide hands-on, industry-relevant training to equip youth with skills for self-reliance and employment.

The college offers a diverse range of programs including Engineering, ICT, Business Studies, and Hospitality, all accredited by TVETA. Its mission is to promote technical excellence, entrepreneurship, and innovation, contributing to Kenya's Vision 2030 by producing a skilled workforce.

With a focus on digital learning, the college integrates blended approaches to reach remote learners. Its significance lies in bridging the skills gap in Central Kenya and reducing youth unemployment.

Gatundu South Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Kiambu 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.