Technical and Vocational College

Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RMRD)

A public technical and vocational college in Nairobi, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.

County: Nairobi
Established: 2022
Students: 300
Employment rate: 90%

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Established in 1975 under the aegis of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is a premier intergovernmental institution based in Nairobi, Kenya. Its mission is to promote sustainable development through geospatial information and remote sensing technologies across Africa.

RCMRD offers a range of TVET and professional development programmes in surveying, mapping, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and natural resource management. These include diploma courses, short-term professional courses, and specialized training for government and private sector practitioners. The institution is fully accredited by TVETA and the Kenya National Qualifications Authority.

The Centre plays a pivotal role in supporting Kenya's Vision 2030 and the African Union's Agenda 2063 by building capacity in spatial data infrastructure.

The numbers

Annual fees: Ksh 60,000 to Ksh 200,000
Student to staff: 1:18
Mode of study: Blended
Scholarships: Offered
Mentor institution: Kabete National Polytechnic

Research

The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on information communication technology skills for nairobi county economy.

Accredited by

TVETA
Kenya National Qualifications Authority

What they teach

Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.

Intakes

January
May
September

Departments

7 listed

Business Studies
Information Communication Technology
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Building & Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Applied Sciences
Hospitality & Institutional Management

Courses offered

33 listed

Diploma in Business Management
Certificate in Business Management
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Diploma in Accountancy
Certificate in Accounting
Diploma in Information Communication Technology
Certificate in Information Communication Technology
Diploma in Communication and Journalism
Certificate in Communication
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Certificate in Electrical Installation
Artisan in Electrical Wireman
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Certificate in Electronics Engineering
Diploma in Building Technology
Certificate in Building Technology
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Certificate in Plumbing
Artisan in Masonry
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
Diploma in Applied Sciences
Certificate in Applied Sciences
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
Diploma in Management Studies
Certificate in Management
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Certificate in Catering and Accommodation
Diploma in Food and Beverage Management
Certificate in Food and Beverage Production
Artisan in Food and Beverage

Campus and beyond

Where you would be, and who they are connected to.

On campus

Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
Science Laboratories with modern equipment for practical training
Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
Science Laboratories with modern equipment for practical training
Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds

Notable alumni

Graduates working as mechanical professionals across Nairobi County in Ruaraka
Alumni contributing to mechanical industries and enterprises in Nairobi

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