Limuru Technical and Vocational College (LTV5)
A public technical and vocational college in Kiambu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kiambu
- Established
- 2022
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Limuru Technical and Vocational College, located in the scenic town of Limuru in Kiambu County, was established in 2008 as a community-based institution to address the growing demand for skilled labor in the region in Kenya. Its mission is to provide quality, affordable, and industry-relevant technical and vocational training that empowers youth and adults for self-reliance and employment.
The college offers a wide range of programmes including Certificate and Diploma courses in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, Hospitality, and Agriculture, all designed to meet the needs.
The college has also partnered with
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 75,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on automotive skills for kiambu 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 Lounge with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as mechanical professionals across Kiambu County in Limuru
- Alumni contributing to mechanical industries and enterprises in Kiambu
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
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Limuru Technical and Vocational College are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.