Loima Technical and Vocational College (LTV6)

Loima Technical and Vocational College (LTVC) was established in 2019 under the Kenya Vision 2030 initiative to expand access to technical education in arid and semi-arid regions. Located in Loima Sub-County, Turkana County, the college was built in partnership with the national government and local stakeholders to address the skills gap in pastoralist communities. Its mission is to provide quality, market-driven technical and vocational training that empowers youth and promotes sustainable livelihoods in northwestern Kenya.

The college offers a range of diploma and certificate programs aligned with national development goals, including agriculture, livestock management, renewable energy, construction.

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

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