Mwala Technical and Vocational College (MTV19)
A public technical and vocational college in Machakos, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Machakos
- Established
- 2022
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 72%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Mwala Technical and Vocational College (MTVC) was established in 2016 to address the growing demand for skilled labor in Eastern Kenya. Located in Mwala, Machakos County, the college is committed to providing competency-based education and training (CBET) that aligns with Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
MTVC offers a wide range of programmes including engineering, information and communication technology, business studies, hospitality, and agriculture. The institution plays a crucial role in empowering local youth with practical skills for self-employment and formal employment, contributing to poverty reduction and economic development in the region.
With a focus on industry partnerships and modern teaching methodologies, The institution TVC strives to produce graduates who are innovative, ethical, and ready to meet the challenges of the 21st-century workforce.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 20,000 to Ksh 45,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Machakos Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on building & civil skills for machakos 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 welding professionals across Machakos County in Mwala
- Alumni contributing to welding industries and enterprises in Machakos
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 Mwala 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.