Omuga Technical and Vocational College (OTVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Homa Bay, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Homa Bay
- Established
- 2015
- Students
- 800
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Omuga Technical and Vocational College, established in 2010, is a public TVET institution located in Homa Bay County, Kenya. It was founded to address the skills gap in the region and provide quality technical education to youth.
The college offers certificate, diploma, and higher diploma programs in engineering, information technology, business studies, and applied sciences. Its mission is to produce competent, innovative, and ethical graduates who can contribute to Kenya's industrial and economic development.
The college plays a significant role in Kenya's TVET system by offering hands-on training and fostering entrepreneurship among students.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 15,000 to Ksh 35,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Asumbi Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on travel & tour operations skills for homa bay county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
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
12 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Agriculture and Livestock Management
- Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
- Certificate in Computer Applications
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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as business professionals across Homa Bay County
- Alumni contributing to local industries and enterprises in Homa Bay
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 Omuga 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.