Githunguri Technical and Vocational College (GTV4)
A public technical and vocational college in Kiambu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Githunguri Technical and Vocational College (GTVC) is a public TVET institution located in Githunguri, Kiambu County, Kenya. Established in 2015 as a constituent college of Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology, it became fully operational in 2017 to address the growing demand for skilled labor in the region. The college is situated on a 10-acre campus and is registered by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA). Its mission is to provide quality, accessible, and affordable technical training that equips students with practical skills for employment and self-reliance.
GTVC offers a range of diploma, certificate, and artisan programs in engineering, business, ICT, and.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
Research and innovation
Githunguri 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.
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
14 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
- Student Lounge with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees