Nachu Technical and Vocational College (NTVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Kiambu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Nachu Technical and Vocational College, established in 2010 in Nachu, Kenya, is a public TVET institution dedicated to providing quality technical education and vocational training. The college offers a wide range of diploma and certificate programs in engineering, ICT, business studies, hospitality, and applied sciences, designed to equip students with practical skills for the job market.
With a mission to bridge the skills gap in Kenya's industrial sector, The institution TVC emphasizes hands-on training, industry partnerships, and entrepreneurship development. The college plays a significant role in empowering youth in the region and contributing to Kenya's Vision 2030 goals.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
Research and innovation
Nachu Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Kiambu 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
4 listed- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Food & Beverage Production
- Travel & Tour Operations
- Business Studies
Courses offered
23 programmesAlso offered
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in ICT
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Food and Beverage Production
- Certificate in Fashion Design
- Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
- Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Artisan in Painting and Decorating
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship
- Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education
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 Lounge with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees