Kongoni Technical and Vocational College (KTV11)
A public technical and vocational college in Kakamega, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kongoni Technical and Vocational College, established in 2015, is a public TVET institution located in the rural heart of Kenya's Rift Valley. Its mission is to provide accessible, competency-based technical education that empowers local youth with hands-on skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
The college offers a diverse range of programmes including automotive engineering, electrical installation, information communication technology, agriculture, and hospitality management, all aligned to Kenya's Big Four Agenda and Vision 2030. As a key player in the TVET sector, The institution addresses the national skills gap by producing job-ready graduates who drive local economic growth and industrialization in the region.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Sigalagala National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Kongoni Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Kakamega 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
2 regulatory bodiesWhat they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
5 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Building & Civil Engineering
- Welding & Fabrication
Courses offered
101 programmes- Artisan in Automotive Engineering
- Artisan in Building Technology
- Artisan in Catering and Accommodation
- Artisan in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Front Office Operations
- Artisan in General Agriculture
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in Horticulture
Also offered
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Electrical Wireman
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees