Masinga Technical and Vocational College (MTV7)
A public technical and vocational college in Machakos, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Machakos
- Established
- 2018
- Students
- 800
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Masinga Technical and Vocational College, located in the scenic Masinga region of Eastern Kenya, was established in 2012 to address the critical skills gap in the local economy. Its mission is to provide affordable, quality technical and vocational education that empowers youth and adults with practical skills for employment and self-reliance.
The college offers a diverse range of programmes including Certificate and Diploma courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Installation, Information Communication Technology, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Fashion Design, and Agriculture.
In the context of Kenya's Vision 2030 and the 'Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda', The institution Technical and Vocational College plays a pivotal role
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Machakos Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on automotive skills for machakos 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 Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as mechanical professionals across Machakos County in Masinga
- Alumni contributing to mechanical industries and enterprises in Machakos
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 Masinga 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.