Gichugu Technical and Vocational College (GICTVC)

Gichugu Technical and Vocational College is a public Technical Training Institute located in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. The institution is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and offers a range of competency-based education and training (CBET) programmes aligned to the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF). Programmes include artisan, craft certificate, diploma, and higher diploma courses across various fields including engineering, business studies, information technology, hospitality, and applied sciences.

The institution is committed to providing quality technical and vocational education that meets industry standards and addresses Kenya's skills gap.

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

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