Ikutha Technical and Vocational College (ITV)
A public technical and vocational college in Kitui, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kitui
- Established
- 2018
- Students
- 950
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Ikutha Technical and Vocational College, located in Kitui County, was established in 2014 under the Kenya Technical Training Act to provide hands-on skills and technical education to the youth in the semi-arid lower eastern region. The college's mission is to equip students with practical competencies that align with the demands of the local and national labor market.
It offers diploma and certificate programs in Engineering (e.g., Automotive, Electrical, and Civil Engineering), ICT, Business Studies, and Agriculture. By bridging the skills gap, the college contributes significantly to Kenya's Vision 2030 goals of industrialization and poverty reduction in rural areas.
Its establishment has also strengthened the TVET ecosystem by providing an alternative pathway for academic and vocational excellence.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 45,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kitui Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on welding & fabrication skills for kitui county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
What 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
17 listed- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Electrical Wireman
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Electronics Engineering
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Artisan in Masonry
- 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
- Administration Block with modern equipment for practical training
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as building professionals across Kitui County in Off Ikutha-Kibwezi Road
- Alumni contributing to building industries and enterprises in Kitui
International partnerships
4 institutions- TVETA (Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority)
- KNEC (Kenya National Examinations Council)
- CDACC (Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council)
- Ministry of Education
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Ikutha Technical and Vocational College are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.