Masinga Technical and Vocational College (MTV7)
A public technical and vocational college in Machakos, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
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
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Machakos Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
Masinga Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Machakos 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
75 programmes- Artisan in Building Technology
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Office Assistance Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Social Work
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Agriculture and Community Development
- Certificate in Computerized Secretarial Studies
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 Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees