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Technical and Vocational College · Uasin Gishu

Turbo Technical and Vocational College (TTV5)

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

Established
2018
8 years running
Students
1,500
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 60,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

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

About

Turbo Technical and Vocational College (Turbo TVC) was established in 2005 to address the growing demand for skilled labor in the Rift Valley region in Kenya. Located in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County, the college was founded by the government in partnership with local industry players to provide practical, competency-based education.

Its mission is to equip learners with technical and vocational skills that meet national and international standards, fostering self-reliance and entrepreneurship.

As a key institution in Kenya's TVET sector, The institution TVC plays a vital role in implementing the government's 'Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda' by producing graduates ready for the 21st-century workforce.

The numbers

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

Research and innovation

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

56 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 Lounge with modern equipment for practical training
  • Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees

Further reading