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Technical and Vocational College

Kericho Township Technical and Vocational College (KTTV)

A public technical and vocational college in Kericho, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.

County
Kericho
Established
2020
Students
800
Employment rate
65%

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Kericho Township Technical and Vocational College, established in 2015, is a public TVET institution located in Kericho County, Kenya. It was founded to address the growing demand for skilled labor in the agricultural and industrial sectors of the Rift Valley region.

The college's mission is to provide quality, affordable, and accessible technical and vocational education and training that empowers students with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. It offers a range of diploma and certificate programs in engineering, information technology, business studies, hospitality, and agriculture.

As part of Kenya's TVET revitalization agenda, the college plays a crucial role in equipping youth with competency-based skills aligned to industry needs, thereby contributing to the country's Vision 2030 and the Big Four Agenda.

The numbers

Annual fees
Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 80,000
Student to staff
1:18
Mode of study
Full-time
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Kericho Technical Training Institute

Research

The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on welding & fabrication skills for kericho 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
  • Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees

Notable alumni

  • Graduates working as electrical professionals across Kericho County in John Kerich-Keongo Road
  • Alumni contributing to electrical industries and enterprises in Kericho

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

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