Mathira Technical and Vocational College (MTV9)
A public technical and vocational college in Nyeri, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Nyeri
- Established
- 2019
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 72%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Mathira Technical and Vocational College, located in Nyeri County, was established in 2015 to address the growing demand for skilled technical and vocational education in the region. The college is committed to providing hands-on training that aligns with Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum.
It offers a range of programs in engineering, information communication technology, business studies, and applied sciences. As a key TVET institution in the Mount Kenya region, The institution TVC plays a vital role in equipping youth with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship, contributing to the country's industrial and technological development.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 65,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Nyeri National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on building & civil skills for nyeri 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 Commons with modern equipment for practical training
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as electrical professionals across Nyeri County in Karatina
- Alumni contributing to electrical industries and enterprises in Nyeri
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 Mathira 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.