Wumingu Technical and Vocational College (WTV3)
A public technical and vocational college in Taita Taveta, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
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 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
28 programmes- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in ICT
- Artisan in Masonry
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Craft in Electrical Installation
- Craft in Mechatronics Engineering
- Craft in Social Work and Community Development
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