Mwatate Technical and Vocational College (MTV20)
A public technical and vocational college in Taita Taveta, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Mwatate Technical and Vocational College, located in Taita Taveta County, was established in 2014 to address the regional demand for skilled technical labor. The college operates under the Ministry of Education's TVET mandate, offering competency-based training aligned with Kenya's Vision 2030.
Its mission is to equip learners with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship, focusing on inclusivity and community development. Programmes span engineering, ICT, business, and hospitality, including diplomas and craft certificates.
As a key institution in a semi-arid region, it contributes to local economic diversification beyond agriculture. The college emphasizes hands-on learning through well-equipped workshops and partnerships with local industries.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Mwatate Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Taita-Taveta 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 bodiesWhat 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
16 programmes- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Office Assistance Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Accountancy
- Diploma in Accounting Technician
- Diploma in Accounting Technicians (Accounting Technicians Diploma, ATD)
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
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 Accommodation with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees