Seme Technical and Vocational College (STV)
A public technical and vocational college in Kisumu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Kisumu
- Established
- 2018
- Students
- 350
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Seme Technical and Vocational College, located in Seme Constituency, Kisumu County, was established in 2018 as a public TVET institution under the Kenya government's initiative to expand technical education. The college aims to provide quality vocational training to equip youth with practical skills for employment and self-reliance.
It offers a range of diploma and certificate programs in engineering, ICT, business, and applied sciences. As part of Kenya's Vision 2030, the college plays a vital role in bridging the skills gap and fostering industrial growth in the region.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 50,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kisumu National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on welding & fabrication skills for kisumu 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
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as electrical professionals across Kisumu County in Kombewa
- Alumni contributing to electrical industries and enterprises in Kisumu
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 Seme 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.