Weru Technical and Vocational College (WTV2)
A public technical and vocational college in Kilifi, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Weru Technical and Vocational College (WTVC) was established in 2015 as a public TVET institution in Meru County, Kenya, to address the growing demand for skilled labor in agriculture, ICT, and hospitality. Accredited by TVETA, the college offers certificate and diploma programs aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) curriculum.
With a mission to provide accessible, quality vocational training, WTVC equips students with practical skills for self-employment and the formal job market. The college plays a vital role in reducing youth unemployment in the region and contributes to Kenya’s industrialization goals.
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
Weru Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Kilifi 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
60 programmesAlso 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 Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees