Ugenya Technical and Vocational College (UTVC)

Ugenya Technical and Vocational College, located in Ugenya Constituency, Siaya County, is a public TVET institution established to provide practical skills training aligned with Kenya's Vision 2030. Founded in the early 2010s, the college has grown to serve over a thousand students from the Nyanza region and beyond. Its mission is to equip learners with market-oriented competencies in engineering, business, ICT, and applied sciences, fostering self-reliance and employability.

The college offers a range of Certificate and Diploma programmes, including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Business Management, and Agriculture.

Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the region, supporting the local economy with skilled graduates.

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