Webuye West Technical and Vocational College (WWTV)
A public technical and vocational college in Bungoma, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Webuye West Technical and Vocational College, located in Webuye, Bungoma County, was established in 2015 to address the growing demand for skilled labor in the region in Kenya. The college's mission is to provide quality, accessible, and affordable vocational training that equips students with practical competencies for employment and entrepreneurship.
It offers a range of programs including Certificate and Diploma courses in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building and Construction, Agriculture, Business Management, and Fashion Design. As part of Kenya's TVET ecosystem, the college plays a crucial role in bridging the skills gap and supporting the government's vision for industrialization and youth empowerment.
The institution is recognized for its partnership with local industries and its commitment to producing job-ready graduates.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kisiwa Technical Training Institute
Research and innovation
Webuye West Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Bungoma 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- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Building & Civil Engineering
- Welding & Fabrication
Courses offered
99 programmes- Artisan in Building Technology
- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in Front Office Operations
- Artisan in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Office Assistance Level Four (TVET-CDACC)
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
Also offered
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Electrical Wireman
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing
- 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