Navakholo Technical and Vocational College (NTVTC)
A public technical and vocational college in Kakamega, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kakamega
- Established
- 2015
- Students
- 650
- Employment rate
- 62%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Navakholo Technical and Vocational College, located in Kakamega County, was established in 2015 to address the growing demand for skilled labor in Western Kenya. Its mission is to provide affordable, competency-based training that equips students with practical skills for employment and self-reliance.
The college offers a range of programmes including Diploma and Certificate courses in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Studies, and Agriculture. It plays a vital role in the region by bridging the skills gap and fostering entrepreneurship among the youth.
With a focus on hands-on training and industry partnerships, The institution TVC contributes significantly to Kenya's Vision 2030 and the TVET sector's expansion.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 75,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Sigalagala National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on travel & tour operations skills for kakamega county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
What 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
15 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Certificate in Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- Certificate in Agriculture
- Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
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
- Science Laboratories with modern equipment for practical training
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as travel professionals across Kakamega County in Navakholo Sub-County
- Alumni contributing to travel industries and enterprises in Kakamega
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 Navakholo 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.