Khwisero Technical and Vocational College (KTVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Kakamega, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kakamega
- Established
- 2015
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 75%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Khwisero Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution located in Khwisero, Kakamega County, Kenya. Established in 2010, the college was founded to address the growing demand for skilled labor in the region and to provide accessible vocational training to youth and adults.
Its mission is to equip learners with practical skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for self-reliance, employment, and contribution to national development.
These programmes are designed in alignment with Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 75,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Sigalagala National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on business skills for kakamega county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
4 listed- Information Communication Technology
- Computer Studies
- Software Development
- Business Studies
Courses offered
12 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Production
- Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education
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 Common Room with modern equipment for practical training
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as computer professionals across Kakamega County in Khwisero
- Alumni contributing to computer industries and enterprises in Kakamega
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 Khwisero 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.