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Technical and Vocational College

Likoni Technical and Vocational College (LTV4)

A public technical and vocational college in Mombasa, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.

County
Mombasa
Established
2018
Students
3,200
Employment rate
68%

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Likoni Technical and Vocational College (LTVC) was established in 2015 to address the skills gap in the coastal region of Kenya. Located in Likoni, Mombasa County, the college was founded through a partnership between the national government and local stakeholders to provide accessible technical and vocational education to youth and adults.

Its mission is to equip learners with practical skills, entrepreneurship competencies, and attitudes necessary for self-reliance and contribution to national development.

As of 2026, LTVC has grown to serve over 3,000 students, playing a crucial role in reducing unemployment and promoting industrialization in the region.

The numbers

Annual fees
Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 75,000
Student to staff
1:18
Mode of study
Blended
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Research

The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on mechanical skills for mombasa 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 Center with modern equipment for practical training
  • Agriculture Farm with modern equipment for practical training

Notable alumni

  • Graduates working as automotive professionals across Mombasa County
  • Alumni contributing to automotive industries and enterprises in Mombasa

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

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