Kajiado West Technical and Vocational College (KWTV)
A public technical and vocational college in Kajiado, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kajiado West Technical and Vocational College (KWTVEC) was established in 2016 under the Kenyan government's initiative to expand TVET access in arid and semi-arid regions. Located in Ngong, Kajiado County, the college serves a diverse student body from pastoralist and peri-urban communities.
Its mission is to provide hands-on, industry-relevant training that empowers youth with employable skills and entrepreneurial competencies. The college offers certificate and diploma programs in Agriculture, Information Communication Technology, Hospitality and Tourism, Electrical Engineering, and Building Technology.
As of 2026, KWTVEC has strengthened partnerships with local businesses and the The institution County Government to align curricula with regional labor market demands, particularly in agribusiness and renewable energy.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Maasai Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
Kajiado West Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Kajiado 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
48 programmes- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in ICT
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Agriculture and Community Development
- Certificate in Clerical Operations
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Management
Also 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 Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees