Runyenjes Technical and Vocational College (RTV7)
A public technical and vocational college in Embu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Embu
- Established
- 2022
- Students
- 1,800
- Employment rate
- 75%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Runyenjes Technical and Vocational College (RTVoC) is a public TVET institution located in Runyenjes Town, Embu County, Kenya. Established in 2016 through a partnership between the Kenyan government and the local community, the college was created to address the growing demand for skilled labor in the region.
Its mission is to provide accessible, quality technical and vocational education that empowers youth with practical skills for self-reliance and national development. The college offers a wide range of diploma and certificate programs in engineering, information communication technology, business studies, applied sciences, and hospitality.
It plays a significant role in Kenya's Vision 2030 by producing competent graduates ready for the job market or entrepreneurship. With a focus on competency-based education and training (CBET), RTVoC aligns its curriculum with industry needs, ensuring high employability
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 75,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Embu Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on mechanical skills for embu county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
- CDACC
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 Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as electrical professionals across Embu County in Runyenjes
- Alumni contributing to electrical industries and enterprises in Embu
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 Runyenjes 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.