Kakrao Technical and Vocational College (KTV)
A public technical and vocational college in Migori, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kakrao Technical and Vocational College, located in Kisumu County, was established in 2015 to address the growing demand for skilled technical professionals in the Lake Victoria region in Kenya. The college offers a range of diploma and certificate programs in engineering, business, and ICT, with a strong focus on hands-on training and community engagement.
Its mission is to empower youth with market-relevant skills for employment and self-reliance, contributing to Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Big Four Agenda. In 2026, the institution continues to expand its workshops and digital learning resources to meet evolving industry needs.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Maasai Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
Kakrao Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Migori 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
1 regulatory bodyWhat 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
42 programmes- Artisan in Building Technology
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Beauty Therapy
- Certificate in Clothing Technology
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
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