Laikipia West Technical and Vocational College (LWTVC)
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 West Technical & is a public Vocational Training Centre, Kenya. The institution is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and offers a range of competency-based education and training (CBET) programmes aligned to the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF). Programmes include artisan, craft certificate, diploma, and higher diploma courses across various fields including engineering, business studies, information technology, hospitality, and applied sciences.
The institution is committed to providing quality technical and vocational education that meets industry standards and addresses Kenya's skills gap.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the region, supporting the local economy with skilled graduates.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:20
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Laikipia University
Research and innovation
Laikipia West 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
1 regulatory bodyWhat they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
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
Courses offered
34 programmes- Artisan in Building Technology
- 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 Social Work
- Baking Technology Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Certificate in Clothing Technology
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Modern Classrooms with teaching aids and audio-visual equipment