Kongoni Technical and Vocational College (KTV11)
A public technical and vocational college in Kakamega, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kakamega
- Established
- 2019
- Students
- 1,500
- Employment rate
- 70%
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
- Annual fees
- Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 60,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Sigalagala National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on building & civil skills for kakamega county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
What 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
17 listed- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Electrical Wireman
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Electronics Engineering
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Artisan in Masonry
- 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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as automotive professionals across Kakamega County in Matunda
- Alumni contributing to automotive industries and enterprises in Kakamega
International partnerships
4 institutions- TVETA (Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority)
- KNEC (Kenya National Examinations Council)
- CDACC (Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council)
- Ministry of Education
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Kongoni 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.