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Technical and Vocational College · Migori

Mabera Technical and Vocational College (MTV)

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

Established
2018
8 years running
Students
1,500
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 60,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

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

About

Mabera Technical and Vocational College, established in 2010, is a public TVET institution located in Migori County, Kenya. Founded to address the skills gap in the region, the college offers a range of diploma and certificate programs in engineering, ICT, business, and hospitality.

Its mission is to provide accessible, quality technical education that empowers students for employment and entrepreneurship. The college plays a vital role in Kenya's vision for a skilled workforce under the Kenya Vision 2030, contributing to local economic development by training youth in market-relevant trades.

With a focus on hands-on learning, The institution TVC has partnered with industries to ensure curriculum relevance and internship opportunities. The college has grown steadily, now enrolling over 1,500 students annually, and is recognised for its.

The numbers

Student to staff
1:18
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Maasai Technical Training Institute

Research and innovation

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

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

50 programmes

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

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