Wajir East Technical and Vocational College (WETV)
A public technical and vocational college in Wajir, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
- County
- Wajir
- Established
- 2022
- Students
- 890
- Employment rate
- 68%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Wajir East Technical and Vocational College, located in Wajir County, was established in 2018 to address the skills gap in the arid and semi-arid region of northeastern Kenya. The college is a public institution under the Ministry of Education, with a mission to provide competency-based training that empowers youth and promotes self-reliance in alignment with Kenya's Vision 2030.
It offers a range of Certificate and Diploma programs in fields such as Information Communication Technology, Business Studies, Agriculture, Electrical Engineering, and Building Technology, all tailored to the local economic needs such as pastoralism, trade, and emerging service sectors. The college plays a pivotal role in enhancing technical skills among the local population, contributing to poverty reduction and regional development, and is recognized by TVETA for its adherence to quality standards.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 45,000 to Ksh 95,000
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- North Eastern National Polytechnic
Research
The college focuses on competency based training research, with emphasis on mechanical skills for wajir county economy.
Accredited by
- TVETA
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority
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
17 listed- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Electrical Wireman
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Electronics Engineering
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Artisan in Masonry
- 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
Notable alumni
- Graduates working as mechanical professionals across Wajir County
- Alumni contributing to mechanical industries and enterprises in Wajir
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 Wajir East 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.