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Technical and Vocational College · Nyeri

Tetu Technical and Vocational College (TTV3)

A public technical and vocational college in Nyeri, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.

Established
2022
4 years running
Students
1,200
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 85,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Tetu Technical and Vocational College, located in Nyeri County, was established in 2015 under the Kenyan government's initiative to expand access to technical and vocational education. The college is committed to providing hands-on training and theoretical knowledge to equip students with skills relevant to the modern job market.

It offers a wide range of programs in engineering, ICT, business, and applied sciences, catering to both secondary school leavers and adult learners seeking upskilling opportunities. As part of Kenya's TVET transformation agenda, The institution College plays a vital role in bridging the skills gap and reducing youth unemployment in the region.

The institution is fully accredited by TVETA and follows the competency-based education and training (CBET) curriculum as outlined by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority.

The numbers

Student to staff
1:18
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Nyeri National Polytechnic

Research and innovation

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

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

40 programmes

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
  • Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
  • Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees

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