Kitui East Technical and Vocational College (KETVC)
A TVET college in Zombe, Kitui East, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kitui
- Established
- 2020
- Students
- 500
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kitui East Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution in Kitui County, Kenya. Located in Zombe town within Kitui East Constituency, the college serves over 500 students from the surrounding region.
The college offers diploma and certificate courses in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Information Communication Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Welding and Fabrication, Plumbing, Hairdressing, and Food Production. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, a library, and beauty therapy 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
- Kitui Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on welding, automotive engineering, 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)
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 Electrical Engineering Level 6, Automotive Engineering Level 6, and ICT 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 automotive and welding training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Building and Construction Workshops for plumbing training
- Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Studios with professional equipment
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as technicians across Kitui County
- Alumni in welding, automotive, and electrical engineering firms in the region
Further reading
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