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Technical and Vocational College · Nakuru

Molo Technical and Vocational College (MTV13)

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

Established
2021
5 years running
Students
1,800
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

Molo Technical and Vocational College (MTVC) was established in 2014 by the Government of Kenya to provide accessible, quality technical and vocational education in Nakuru County. The college is situated along the Molo-Njoro road, serving a diverse student population from the Rift Valley region and beyond.

MTVC's mission is to equip learners with practical skills and competencies that meet the demands of the modern labor market, fostering self-reliance and entrepreneurship. The institution offers a wide range of programs including Certificate and Diploma courses in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil), Information Communication Technology, Business Studies, Hospitality and Tourism, Applied Sciences, and Agriculture.

As part of Kenya's TVET reform agenda, the college emphasizes hands-on training, industry partnerships, and innovation. MTVC plays a crucial role in bridging the skills gap in Kenya's industrializing economy,

The numbers

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

Research and innovation

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

41 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 Accommodation with modern equipment for practical training
  • Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
  • Health Center with modern equipment for practical training

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