Kiharu Technical And Vocational College (KTVC)
A TVET college in Kiharu, Murang'a, Kenya, offering catering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kiharu Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution in Murang'a County, Kenya. Located in Gaturi Ward at Kiambugi Shopping Centre, off the Murang'a-Kiria-ini road, the college was built through a partnership between Kiharu NG-CDF and the Ministry of Education, handed over in December 2022 and opened to its first students in September 2023.
The college offers diploma, certificate, and artisan courses in Food and Beverage Production, Business Management, Electrical Installation, Hairdressing, Catering and Accommodation, and Building Masonry. Facilities include hospitality training kitchens, computer labs, a library, and beauty therapy studios.
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
- Nyeri National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Kiharu Technical And Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Murang'a 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 Business Management Level 6, Food and Beverage Production, and Electrical Installation. 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
54 programmes- Artisan in Building Technology
- Artisan in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Food and Beverage Production
- Artisan in Front Office Operations
- Artisan in ICT
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Office Assistance Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Artisan in Plumbing
Also offered
- Business Management Level 6
- Business Management Level 5
- Electrical Installation Level 5
- Food and Beverage Production (Culinary Arts) Level 5
- Food and Beverage Production (Culinary Arts) Level 4
- Hairdressing Level 5
- Building Artisan (Masonry) Level 4
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Hospitality Training Kitchens with modern catering equipment
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Studios with professional equipment
- Electrical Installation Workshops for practical engineering training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds