Kirinyaga Central Technical and Vocational College (KCTVC)
A TVET college in Kirinyaga Central, Kenya, offering engineering and ICT courses.
- County
- Kirinyaga
- Established
- 2016
- Students
- 800
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
- Annual fees
- Ksh 67,189
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Nyeri National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on practical engineering, ict, and business 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)
- National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)
- Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)
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 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
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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as technicians across Kirinyaga County
- Alumni in electrical engineering and accounting firms in the region
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Kirinyaga Central 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.