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Technical and Vocational College · Wajir

Wajir South Technical and Vocational College (WSTVC)

A public technical and vocational college in Wajir, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.

Established
2015
11 years running
Students
800
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 55,000
Tuition range per year

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 bodies

What 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

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

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