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Technical and Vocational College · Kwale

Msambweni Technical and Vocational College (MTV15)

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

Established
2020
6 years running
Students
1,200
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 65,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

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

About

Msambweni Technical and Vocational College (MTVC) is a public TVET institution located in Msambweni, Kwale County, Kenya. Established in 2015 as part of the government's initiative to expand vocational training in coastal regions, the college has grown to serve a diverse student body from Kwale and neighboring counties. Its mission is to provide quality, hands-on training that equips learners with practical skills for employment and self-reliance.

MTVC offers a range of programs across engineering, ICT, business, and hospitality disciplines, including Certificate and Diploma courses in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Accounting, and Food &.

Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the region, supporting the local economy with skilled graduates.

The numbers

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

Research and innovation

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

28 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 Lounge with modern equipment for practical training

Further reading