Rachuonyo Technical and Vocational College (RTV)
A public technical and vocational college in Homa Bay, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Homa Bay
- Established
- 2021
- Students
- 800
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Rachuonyo Technical and Vocational College, located in Rachuonyo County, Kenya, was established to provide accessible and practical skills training to the local community. The college aims to bridge the gap between formal education and industry demands by offering competency-based programs.
Its mission is to empower youth and adults with technical and vocational skills that foster self-reliance and economic growth. The college offers a wide range of programmes including engineering, information technology, hospitality, and agriculture, aligned with Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Big Four Agenda.
As a key TVET institution in the region, The institution TVC contributes significantly to reducing unemployment and skill shortages in the Lake Victoria basin area.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 60,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Asumbi Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on mechanical skills for homa bay county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
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
17 listed- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Electrical Wireman
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Electronics Engineering
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Artisan in Masonry
- 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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as building professionals across Homa Bay County in Oyugis
- Alumni contributing to building 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 Rachuonyo 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.