Laikipia East Technical and Vocational College (LETV)
A public technical and vocational college in Laikipia, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Laikipia East Technical and Vocational College (LETVC) was established in 2012 under the Ministry of Education's initiative to expand access to vocational training in arid and semi-arid regions in Kenya. Located in Laikipia East Constituency, The college's mission is to provide quality, affordable, and relevant technical education that empowers youth and promotes self-reliance.
LETVC offers a diverse range of programs including Diploma and Certificate courses in Information Communication Technology, Electrical Engineering, Building and Construction, Hospitality and Tourism, Agriculture, and Business Management, all aligned with Kenya's Vision.
It serves a diverse student body from The institution
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Laikipia University
Research and innovation
Laikipia East Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Laikipia 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
71 programmes- Artisan in Building Technology
- Artisan in Catering and Accommodation
- Artisan in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Clothing Technology
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 Common Room with modern equipment for practical training