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Technical and Vocational College · Busia

Mungatsi Technical and Vocational College (MTV17)

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

Established
2019
7 years running
Students
1,500
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 60,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

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

About

Mungatsi Technical and Vocational College, located in Busia County, was established in 2013 to provide accessible and quality technical education to the region. The college's mission is to produce competent and innovative graduates who can contribute to Kenya's socioeconomic development.

It offers a wide range of diploma and certificate programs in engineering, ICT, business studies, agriculture, and applied sciences, all designed to meet the demands of the modern workforce. The institution is a key player in Kenya's TVET sector, promoting competency-based education and training (CBET) and aligning with the government's agenda to equip youth with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship.

The numbers

Student to staff
1:18
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Sigalagala National Polytechnic

Research and innovation

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

62 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
  • Farm with modern equipment for practical training

Further reading