Wajir South Technical and Vocational College (WSTVC)
A public technical and vocational college in Wajir, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Wajir South Technical and Vocational College (WSTVC) was established in 2017 to provide vocational training tailored to the arid and semi-arid context of northeastern Kenya. Its mission is to equip local youth with practical skills in agriculture, livestock management, construction, and ICT, thereby reducing unemployment and fostering sustainable livelihoods.
The college offers Certificate and Diploma programmes in Agriculture, Livestock Production, Building Technology, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, and Business Management.
The college collaborates with NGOs and government agencies to offer scholarships and bursaries, ensuring access for marginalized students. In 2026, it continues to expand its workshop facilities and introduce blended learning modules to reach remote
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- North Eastern National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Wajir South Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Wajir 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
5 listed- Health Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Community Health
Courses offered
9 programmes- Artisan in Plumbing
- Certificate in Building Construction
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Animal Health and Production
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- ICT Level Six (TVET-CDACC)
Also offered
- Certificate in Agriculture
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Certificate in Animal Health and Production
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Certificate in Business Management
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Production
- Diploma in Food and Beverage Production
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
- Dormitories with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees