Mungatsi Technical and Vocational College (MTV17)
A public technical and vocational college in Busia, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Busia
- Established
- 2019
- Students
- 1,500
- Employment rate
- 65%
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
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 60,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Sigalagala National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on welding & fabrication skills for busia county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
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 Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Farm with modern equipment for practical training
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as electrical professionals across Busia County in Nambale
- Alumni contributing to electrical industries and enterprises in Busia
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 Mungatsi 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.