Kipsoen Technical And Vocational College (KTVC)
A TVET college in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya, offering engineering and ICT courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kipsoen Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya. Located off the Eldoret-Iten road in Iten, the college opened its doors to students in September 2019 and was mentored by Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology.
The college offers diploma and certificate courses in Civil Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Technology, Information Communication Technology, Office Administration, Fashion and Design, and Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy. 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
- Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology
Research and innovation
Kipsoen 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 Civil Engineering Technology, Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering, and ICT Technician Level 6. 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
45 programmes- Artisan in Building Technology
- Artisan in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in General Agriculture
- Artisan in Horticulture
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Agriculture and Community Development
- Certificate in Clothing Technology
Also offered
- Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Power Option) Level 6
- Building Technician Level 6
- ICT Technician Level 6
- Office Administrator Level 6
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
- Building and Construction Workshops for masonry and plumbing training
- Fashion Design Studios with garment making and cosmetology equipment
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds