Kirinyaga Central Technical and Vocational College (KCTVC)
A TVET college in Kirinyaga Central, Kenya, offering engineering and ICT courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kirinyaga Central Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. Located 5 km from Kerugoya town along the Mukinduri-Kiamuthambi road, next to Kiangungu Primary School, the college was built and equipped through the National Government Constituency Development Fund.
The college offers diploma, certificate, and artisan courses in ICT, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Fashion Design, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, and KASNEB professional courses. The college is accredited by TVETA, NITA, and KASNEB.
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
Kirinyaga Central Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Kirinyaga 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
5 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 ICT Technician Level 6, Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and KASNEB professional courses. 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
40 programmes- Artisan in Building Technology
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Baking Technology Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Certificate in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts
- Certificate in Food Science and Processing Technology
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Management
- Certificate in Plumbing Technology
- Craft Certificate in Food Processing and Preservation Technology
Also offered
- ICT Technician Level 6
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electronics Craftsperson Level 5
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Engineering Workshops for electrical and electronics 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