Kipsoen Technical And Vocational College (KTVC)
A TVET college in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya, offering engineering and ICT courses.
- County
- Elgeyo-Marakwet
- Established
- 2019
- Students
- 800
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
- Annual fees
- Ksh 67,189
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on building technology, mechatronics, and ict skills for the local economy.
Accredited by
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
- Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
- Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (CDACC)
What 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
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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as technicians across Elgeyo Marakwet County
- Alumni in building technology and electrical engineering firms in the region
Further reading
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