Mwatate Technical and Vocational College (MTV20)
A public technical and vocational college in Taita Taveta, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Taita-Taveta
- Established
- 2022
- Students
- 950
- Employment rate
- 65%
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
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 60,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on electrical & electronics skills for taita taveta 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 electrical professionals across Taita Taveta County in Mwatate
- Alumni contributing to electrical industries and enterprises in Taita Taveta
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 Mwatate 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.