Muraga Technical and Vocational College (MTV18)

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

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