Taveta Technical and Vocational College (TTV2)
A public technical and vocational college in Taita Taveta, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Taita-Taveta
- Established
- 2022
- Students
- 2,500
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Taveta Technical and Vocational College, located in Taveta town within Taita-Taveta County, was established in 2016 to provide accessible technical and vocational education to the local community. Its mission is to equip learners with practical skills and knowledge for self-reliance and employability, contributing to Kenya's Vision 2030.
The college offers a range of diploma, certificate, and artisan programmes in fields such as Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism, Fashion Design, and Agriculture. Given its strategic location near the Kenya-Tanzania border, the college plays a vital role in cross-border skills development and trade facilitation.
With a growing student body and partnerships with industry, The institution Technical and Vocational College is a key player in Kenya’s TVET ecosystem, addressing the skills gap in the region and promoting youth empowerment.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 45,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Blended
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on welding & fabrication skills for taita taveta 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
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as mechanical professionals across Taita Taveta County in Taveta
- Alumni contributing to mechanical industries and enterprises in Taita Taveta
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 Taveta 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.