Ruiru Technical and Vocational College (RTV6)
A public technical and vocational college in Kiambu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kiambu
- Established
- 2019
- Students
- 1,800
- Employment rate
- 68%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Ruiru Technical and Vocational College, located in Kiambu County near Nairobi, was established in 2009 to address the growing demand for skilled technical labor in Kenya's rapidly expanding economy. The college offers a range of diploma, certificate, and artisan programs in engineering, ICT, business, and applied sciences, with a strong emphasis on hands-on training and industry partnerships.
Its mission is to produce competent, innovative graduates who can contribute to national development goals, particularly Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Big Four Agenda. The institution has grown steadily, now enrolling over 1,800 students in both full-time and part-time modalities, and has become a key trainer for the surrounding industrial and agricultural sectors.
In 2026, the college continues to align its curriculum with emerging technologies such as renewable energy, digital marketing, and mechatronics,
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 20,000 to Ksh 55,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on welding & fabrication skills for kiambu 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
- Science Laboratories with modern equipment for practical training
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as automotive professionals across Kiambu County in Ruiru
- Alumni contributing to automotive industries and enterprises in Kiambu
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 Ruiru 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.