Kerio Valley Technical and Vocational College (KVTVC)
A TVET college in Kerio Valley, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya, offering engineering and fashion courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kerio Valley Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya. Located on a 92-acre parcel of land in Marakwet East Sub-County near Chebilil Trading Centre, 7 km from Tot along the Tot-Kapsowar road, the college is the only TVET college in Marakwet East Constituency and was officially opened in January 2021.
The college offers diploma and certificate courses in ICT, Fashion and Design, Mechanical Engineering, Building and Construction, Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, and Supply Chain Management. The college is a centre of excellence in Fashion Design Management.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the county, supporting the region's economy with skilled graduates for local industries and enterprises.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Eldoret National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Kerio Valley Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Elgeyo-Marakwet 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
3 regulatory bodiesWhat they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Admission requirements
The college requires a minimum KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) for diploma programmes, D (Plain) for certificates, and KCPE for artisan courses. Competitive programmes include Diploma in ICT, Diploma in Business Management, and Diploma in Fashion Design. The college is a centre of excellence in Fashion Design Management. The college accepts KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students. Government capitation and HELB loans are available for eligible students.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
8 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Business Studies
- Information Communication Technology
- Agriculture and Environmental Studies
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Fashion Design and Cosmetology
Courses offered
43 programmes- Artisan in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Masonry
- Certificate in Agriculture and Community Development
- Certificate in Clothing Technology
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Certificate in Garment Making
- Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture
- Craft in Electrical Installation
Also offered
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Building and Construction
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Fashion Design Studios with garment making and cosmetology equipment
- Building and Construction Workshops for masonry and plumbing training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds