Uriri Technical and Vocational College (UTVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Migori, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Migori
- Established
- 2014
- Students
- 2,000
- Employment rate
- 75%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Established in 2016, Uriri Technical and Vocational College has grown into a key provider of hands-on skills training in Migori County, southwestern Kenya. The college was founded under the government's initiative to expand TVET access in rural areas, addressing youth unemployment and skill gaps in agriculture, construction, and ICT. Its mission is to equip learners with market-relevant competencies through competency-based education and training (CBET) aligned to industry needs.
The college offers a range of certificates and diplomas, including in agribusiness, building technology, information communication technology, electrical installation, and automotive engineering.
Accredited by TVETA and KNEC, the institution serves as a key technical training centre for the region, supporting the local economy with skilled graduates.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 65,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Maasai Technical Training Institute
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on food & beverage production skills for migori county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
What 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
15 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Plumbing and Pipefitting
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Artisan in Masonry
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Production
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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 business professionals across Migori County
- Alumni contributing to local industries and enterprises in Migori
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 Uriri 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.