Turkana East Technical and Vocational College (TETVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Turkana, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Turkana East Technical and Vocational College (TETVC) was established in 2018 under the Kenya government's initiative to expand TVET access in arid and semi-arid regions. Located in Lokori, Turkana County, the college aims to equip local youth with practical skills to drive economic development and reduce poverty.
The institution offers a range of diploma, certificate, and artisan programs in fields such as Agriculture, Automotive Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, Information Communication Technology, and Business Studies. By tailoring curricula to the needs of the region, TETVC plays a critical role in addressing unemployment and fostering entrepreneurship.
The college is accredited by TVETA and aligned with the Kenya National Qualifications Framework, ensuring graduates meet national standards. Its strategic location in a marginalized area underscores Kenya's commitment to inclusive technical education and regional equity.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- North Eastern National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Turkana East Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Turkana 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
48 programmes- Artisan in Automotive Engineering
- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in ICT
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Office Assistance Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Artisan in Social Work
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
Also offered
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Certificate in Agriculture
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Certificate in Fashion Design
- Diploma in Fashion Design
- Certificate in Hospitality Management
- Diploma in Tourism Management
- Certificate in Community Development and Social Work
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