Samburu Technical and Vocational College (STVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Samburu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Samburu
- Established
- 2016
- Students
- 800
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Samburu Technical and Vocational College (STVC) was established in 2010 to address the skills gap in Samburu County and the wider Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) region in Kenya. The college's mission is to provide quality, competency-based education and training that empowers youth with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
STVC offers a range of programmes in automotive engineering, electrical installation, hospitality and tourism, information technology, and agribusiness, among others. The institution plays a critical role in Kenya's Vision 2030 by equipping learners with market-driven skills and promoting socio-economic development in a historically marginalized area.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Isiolo Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on food & beverage production skills for samburu county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
4 listed- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Food & Beverage Production
- Travel & Tour Operations
- Business Studies
Courses offered
12 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Craft Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Building and Construction
- Artisan in Masonry
- Diploma in Hospitality Management
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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as business professionals across Samburu County
- Alumni contributing to local industries and enterprises in Samburu
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 Samburu 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.