Tana River Technical and Vocational College (TRTVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Tana River, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Founded in 2015, Tana River Technical and Vocational College is a public TVET institution located in Hola, Tana River County in Kenya. Its mission is to provide quality technical and vocational education to empower local youth and support regional development.
The college offers certificate and diploma programs in agriculture, livestock management, building technology, information communication technology, and hospitality. It plays a crucial role in addressing skill gaps in the arid and semi-arid region of Kenya, contributing to the Big Four Agenda and Vision 2030 by equipping graduates with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Tana River Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Tana River 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
36 programmes- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- Artisan in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in General Agriculture
- Artisan in Horticulture
- Certificate in Agriculture and Community Development
- Certificate in Computerized Secretarial Studies
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Certificate in Office Administration
Also offered
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Agriculture
- Craft Certificate in Electronics
- Certificate in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
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