Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVST)
A public technical and vocational college in Nakuru, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Nakuru
- Established
- 2018
- Students
- 3,500
- Employment rate
- 72%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) is a public TVET institution established in 1978 under the Ministry of Education in Kenya. Located in Nakuru, it serves the Rift Valley region and beyond, offering a wide range of technical and vocational programmes.
The institute's mission is to provide quality hands-on training that equips students with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. RVIST offers diploma and certificate courses in engineering (e.g., electrical, mechanical, civil), information technology, business management, hospitality, and applied sciences.
It is a key player in Kenya's TVET sector, contributing to the government's agenda of enhancing technical education to bridge the skills gap and drive industrialization.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 65,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Nakuru Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on electrical & electronics skills for nakuru 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
- 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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as information professionals across Nakuru County
- Alumni contributing to information industries and enterprises in Nakuru
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 Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.