Lari Technical and Vocational College (LTV3)

Lari Technical and Vocational College (Lari TVC) was established in 2015 by the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Education to expand access to technical and vocational education in Kiambu County. Located in Lari Sub-County, the college was part of the national initiative to establish a TVET institution in every constituency, addressing skills gaps and youth unemployment. Its mission is to provide quality, competency-based training that equips learners with practical skills for self-employment and the job market.

The college offers a range of diploma and certificate programmes accredited by TVETA, including engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical), ICT, business studies.

Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the region, supporting the local economy.

Lari Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Kiambu 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.