Tarbaj Technical and Vocational College (TTV)

Tarbaj Technical and Vocational College, located in Wajir County, was established in 2015 to address the skills gap in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya. Its mission is to provide accessible, quality technical and vocational education and training (TVET) that empowers youth and promotes self-reliance.

The college offers a range of programs including certificate and diploma courses in agriculture, information technology, electrical engineering, masonry, and tailoring. It plays a significant role in the region by equipping students with practical skills for local employment and entrepreneurship, contributing to Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Big Four Agenda.

Tarbaj Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Wajir 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.