Loima Technical and Vocational College (LTV6)
A public technical and vocational college in Turkana, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Turkana
- Established
- 2022
- Students
- 950
- Employment rate
- 58%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
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.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 15,000 to Ksh 45,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- North Eastern National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on mechanical skills for turkana 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
- Demonstration Farm with modern equipment for practical training
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as automotive professionals across Turkana County in Lodwar
- Alumni contributing to automotive industries and enterprises in Turkana
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 Loima 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.