Kajiado East Technical and Vocational College (KETV)
A public technical and vocational college in Kajiado, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kajiado
- Established
- 2019
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kajiado East Technical and Vocational College (KETVC) was established in 2015 by the Government of Kenya to provide accessible, quality technical and vocational education to the semi-arid Kajiado East region. The college was founded to address the high youth unemployment and skills gap among the Maasai community and other residents. It is registered and accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).
KETVC's mission is to equip learners with practical, market-driven skills that foster self-reliance and employability.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the region, supporting the local economy with skilled graduates.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 55,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Maasai Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on welding & fabrication skills for kajiado county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
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
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as automotive professionals across Kajiado County in Ngong
- Alumni contributing to automotive industries and enterprises in Kajiado
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 Kajiado East 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.