Kinango Technical and Vocational College (KTV7)
A public technical and vocational college in Kwale, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kwale
- Established
- 2020
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kinango Technical and Vocational College (KTVC) was established in 2016 to address the skills gap in Kwale County and the broader Coastal region of Kenya. The college's mission is to provide high-quality, hands-on technical training that empowers youth with employable skills and fosters entrepreneurship.
KTVC offers a diverse range of programmes in engineering, ICT, business, agriculture, and applied sciences, catering to both school leavers and adult learners seeking upskilling. As a public TVET institution, it plays a crucial role in Kenya's Vision 2030 by producing a skilled workforce for industries such as manufacturing, agribusiness, and the blue economy.
The college is committed to competency-based education and training (CBET) and works closely with local employers to ensure curriculum relevance and job placement for graduates.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 75,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Pwani Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on automotive skills for kwale 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 automotive professionals across Kwale County in Kinango
- Alumni contributing to automotive industries and enterprises in Kwale
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 Kinango 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.