Laikipia North Technical and Vocational College (LNTV)
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 North Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution located in Laikipia County, Kenya, established to provide accessible vocational training to the local community and beyond. Founded in 2016, the college aims to equip students with practical skills for self-reliance and employment in sectors such as agriculture, hospitality, construction, and information technology.
The college offers certificate and diploma programs approved by TVETA, with a focus on competency-based education and training (CBET). Its mission aligns with Kenya's Vision 2030 and the 'Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda' by fostering entrepreneurship and technical expertise.
The college serves as a key driver of socio-economic development in The institution North, addressing youth unemployment through hands-on training and industry linkages.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Laikipia University
Research and innovation
Laikipia North 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
50 programmes- Artisan in Building Technology
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Baking Technology Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Certificate in Agriculture and Community Development
- Certificate in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts
- Certificate in Food Science and Processing 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 Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees