Limuru Technical and Vocational College (LTV5)
A public technical and vocational college in Kiambu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
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
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
Research and innovation
Limuru 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.
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
66 programmes- Artisan in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in ICT
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Baking Technology Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Certificate in Clothing Technology
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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 Lounge with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees