Seme Technical and Vocational College (STV)
A public technical and vocational college in Kisumu, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
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
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kisumu National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Seme Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Kisumu 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
5 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Building & Civil Engineering
- Welding & Fabrication
Courses offered
43 programmes- Artisan in Automotive Engineering
- Artisan in ICT
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Agriculture and Community Development
- Certificate in Clothing Technology
- Certificate in Computerized Secretarial Studies
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
Also offered
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Electrical Wireman
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing
- 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