Okame Technical and Vocational College (OTV)
A public technical and vocational college in Busia, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Okame Technical and Vocational College, established in 2010 in Kisii County, is a mid-sized TVET institution dedicated to providing practical skills for Kenya's workforce. Its mission is to bridge the gap between education and employment through competency-based training aligned with industry demands.
The college offers a wide range of programs in engineering, information technology, business studies, hospitality, and agriculture, all accredited by TVETA and KNQA. With a focus on hands-on learning and entrepreneurship, The institution plays a vital role in equipping Kenyan youth with skills for the modern economy, including digital literacy and green technologies.
In 2026, the college continues to expand its partnerships with local industries and government agencies to enhance student internships and job placements, achieving a 68% employment rate within one year of graduation.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Busia Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
Okame Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Busia 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
3 regulatory bodiesWhat 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
72 programmes- Artisan in Automotive Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Front Office Operations
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Office Assistance Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Social Work
- Artisan in Storekeeping
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
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Agricultural Farm with modern equipment for practical training