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Technical and Vocational College · Narok

Narok South Technical and Vocational College (NSTV)

A public technical and vocational college in Narok, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.

Established
2019
7 years running
Students
1,200
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 70,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Narok South Technical and Vocational College was established in 2016 as a public TVET institution under the Kenyan Ministry of Education. It was founded to address the skills gap in Narok South Sub-County and the wider Narok County by providing affordable, hands-on technical education. The college's mission is to equip youth with practical skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and community development, focusing on sectors like agriculture, ICT, engineering, and hospitality.

The college offers a range of certificate and diploma programmes accredited by TVETA, including Agribusiness, Information Communication Technology, Electrical Engineering, Building and Construction, and Hospitality Management.

Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the region, supporting the local economy with skilled graduates.

The numbers

Student to staff
1:18
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Maasai Technical Training Institute

Research and innovation

Narok South Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Narok 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 bodies

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 programmes

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
  • Demonstration Farm with modern equipment for practical training
  • Student Centre with modern equipment for practical training

Further reading