Manyatta Technical and Vocational College (MTV4)
A public technical and vocational college in Embu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Embu
- Established
- 2020
- Students
- 1,800
- Employment rate
- 72%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Manyatta Technical and Vocational College (MTVC) was established in 2012 to provide accessible and quality technical training to youth in the Manyatta region and beyond in Kenya. Located in Embu County, the college was founded to address the skills gap in the local economy, particularly in agriculture, engineering, and ICT. Over the years, MTVC has grown from offering a handful of certificate courses to a comprehensive portfolio of diploma and craft programs aligned with Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum.
The college's mission is to produce competent, innovative, and ethical graduates who can drive industrialization and self-reliance.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the region,.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 75,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Embu Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on welding & fabrication skills for embu 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
- Student Lounge with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as building professionals across Embu County in Manyatta
- Alumni contributing to building industries and enterprises in Embu
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 Manyatta 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.