Samburu Technical and Vocational College (STVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Samburu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
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
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Isiolo Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
Samburu Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Samburu County development priorities. The institution hosts annual technical trade exhibitions and participates in regional KATTI research fairs, showcasing student and faculty innovations in renewable energy (solar and biogas installations), metal fabrication, agricultural mechanization, electrical building services, and ICT business solutions. Applied research projects collaborate with local informal sector artisans (Jua Kali), county vocational directorates, and community micro-enterprises to deliver practical engineering prototypes and community-level economic solutions.
Accredited by
2 regulatory bodiesWhat 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
51 programmes- Artisan in Building Technology
- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- Artisan in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Front Office Operations
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Office Assistance Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
Also offered
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
- Craft Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Building and Construction
- 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