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Technical and Vocational College · Taita-Taveta

Wumingu Technical and Vocational College (WTV3)

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

Established
2022
4 years running
Students
1,850
Enrolled student body
Annual fees
Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 75,000
Tuition range per year

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Wumingu Technical and Vocational College, located in the heart of Kenya's Eastern Region, was established in 2012 to address the growing demand for skilled labor in agriculture, construction, and ICT. Founded by the community in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the college has since expanded to offer a broad range of certificate and diploma programs, including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, and Business Management.

With a mission to equip students with practical, industry-relevant skills, the college emphasizes hands-on training and community engagement.

Its commitment to accessibility and affordability has made it a popular choice for youth in the region, many of whom benefit

The numbers

Student to staff
1:18
Scholarships
Offered
Mentor institution
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Research and innovation

Wumingu Technical and Vocational College conducts applied technical research and skills innovation aligned with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework and Taita-Taveta 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
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Building & Civil Engineering
  • Welding & Fabrication

Courses offered

28 programmes

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 Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
  • Administration Block with modern equipment for practical training

Further reading