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Technical and Vocational College · Embu

Mbeere North Technical and Vocational College (MNTV)

A public technical and vocational college in Embu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.

Established
2021
5 years running
Students
1,200
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 60,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Mbeere North Technical and Vocational College, established in 2016, is a public TVET institution located in Mbeere North Sub-County, Embu County, Kenya. The college was founded to provide accessible, quality technical and vocational education to the local community and surrounding regions, addressing the skills gap in agriculture, engineering, and ICT.

Its mission is to equip learners with practical skills, knowledge, and attitudes for self-reliance, employment, and further training, contributing to Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Big Four Agenda.

As a key player in Kenya's TVET sector, The institution North TVC plays a vital role in youth empowerment, reducing unemployment, and fostering economic growth in the semi-arid region

The numbers

Student to staff
1:18
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Embu Technical Training Institute

Research and innovation

Mbeere North Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Embu 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 bodies

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

16 programmes

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

Further reading