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Technical and Vocational College · Kitui

Nuu Technical and Vocational College (NTV7)

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

Established
2021
5 years running
Students
750
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 65,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

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

About

Nuu Technical and Vocational College, located in Kitui County, was established in 2015 to address the skills gap in Eastern Kenya. It is a public TVET institution accredited by TVETA and KNQA, offering a range of diploma and certificate programmes in engineering, ICT, business, hospitality, and agriculture.

The college's mission is to equip youth with practical, industry-relevant skills for employment and entrepreneurship. As part of Kenya's TVET expansion, The institution TVC plays a vital role in providing accessible vocational education to rural communities, contributing to the government's agenda of producing a skilled workforce for the 'Big Four' agenda and Vision 2030.

The college emphasizes hands-on training through modern workshops and partnerships with local industries.

The numbers

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

Research and innovation

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

62 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
  • Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees

Further reading