Msambweni Technical and Vocational College (MTV15)
A public technical and vocational college in Kwale, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kwale
- Established
- 2020
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 65%
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
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 65,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Pwani Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on electrical & electronics skills for kwale county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Ministry of Education
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 Lounge with modern equipment for practical training
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as building professionals across Kwale County in Msambweni
- Alumni contributing to building industries and enterprises in Kwale
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 Msambweni 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.