Kiminini Technical And Vocational College Trans Nzoia County (KTVC)
A TVET college in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kiminini Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. Located in Konoin Village, Sikhendu Ward, 3 km from Sikhendu market along the Kitale-Webuye road, the college was constructed in 2015 and officially opened in January 2019 with Matili Technical Training Institute as its mentoring institution.
The college offers diploma and certificate courses in Fashion Design, Building and Construction, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Information Communication Technology, Human Resource Management, and Supply Chain Management. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, a library, and fashion design 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
- Matili Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
Kiminini Technical And Vocational College Trans Nzoia County conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Trans Nzoia 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 Fashion Design, Diploma in Building and Construction, and Diploma in Electrical Engineering. 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 Automotive Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Certificate in Clothing Technology
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Certificate in Garment Making
- Certificate in Human Resource Management
Also offered
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Building Technician Level 6
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and automotive 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 hairdressing equipment
- Building and Construction Workshops for masonry and plumbing training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds