Muraga Technical and Vocational College (MTV18)
A public technical and vocational college in Tharaka-Nithi, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Tharaka-Nithi
- Established
- 2019
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Muraga Technical and Vocational College, located in the heart of Muraga, Tharaka Nithi County, was established in 2015 to bridge the skills gap in the region. The college was born out of a community initiative supported by the Kenyan government under the TVET expansion program, aiming to provide accessible technical education to rural youth.
Its mission is to equip students with practical, industry-relevant skills that foster self-reliance and contribute to Kenya's Vision 2030 objectives.
As a key player in Kenya's TVET landscape, The institution Technical College serves as a model for competency-based education in semi-arid areas, producing graduates who are ready for formal employment
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 85,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Meru National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on electrical & electronics skills for tharaka nithi 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 Accommodation with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as engineering professionals across Tharaka-Nithi County
- Alumni contributing to local industries and enterprises in Tharaka-Nithi
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 Muraga 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.