Mabera Technical and Vocational College (MTV)
A public technical and vocational college in Migori, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
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 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
50 programmes- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Baking Technology Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Certificate in Baking Technology
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Certificate in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Management
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