Rangwe Technical and Vocational College (RTV2)
A public technical and vocational college in Homa Bay, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Homa Bay
- Established
- 2021
- Students
- 1,200
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Rangwe Technical and Vocational College (RTVC) is a public TVET institution located in Rangwe, Homa Bay County, Kenya. Established in 2012, the college was founded to address the growing demand for skilled technical manpower in the Lake Region and the country at large.
RTVC is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and offers a variety of diploma and certificate programmes in engineering, ICT, business studies, hospitality, and applied sciences. The college plays a significant role in promoting technical education in a region traditionally reliant on agriculture and fishing, providing youth with practical skills for formal employment and entrepreneurship.
Its mission is to produce competent, innovative, and ethical graduates who contribute to Kenya's industrialization and the Big Four Agenda. With modern workshops, computer labs, and a
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 55,000
- 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 welding & fabrication 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
- Student Lounge with modern equipment for practical training
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as automotive professionals across Homa Bay County
- Alumni contributing to automotive 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 Rangwe 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.