Nyakach Technical and Vocational College (NTV)
A public technical and vocational college in Kisumu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kisumu
- Established
- 2015
- Students
- 1,500
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Nyakach Technical and Vocational College, established in 2010, is a public TVET institution located in Nyakach, Kisumu County, Kenya. Its mission is to provide quality, affordable, and competency-based technical and vocational education and training to empower youth and adults with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
The college offers a wide range of programmes including Engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil), Information Communication Technology, Business Studies, Hospitality, and Agriculture, all approved by TVETA. As part of Kenya's TVET transformation agenda, The institution TVC contributes to bridging the skills gap and promoting industrialization in the Lake Region Economic Bloc.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 85,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kisumu National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on travel & tour operations skills for kisumu county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
- Ministry of Education
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
14 listed- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Diploma in Building and Construction
- Certificate in Food and Beverage
- Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Clothing
- Diploma in Business Management
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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as business professionals across Kisumu County
- Alumni contributing to local industries and enterprises in Kisumu
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 Nyakach 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.