Full List of Accredited TVET Institutions in Kenya

I know you might have been hearing about TVET but you don’t really have a clear understanding of the abbreviation. In this article, you will be given detailed information about TVET and the List of Accredited TVET Institutions in Kenya.

TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) institutions are pivotal in equipping young Kenyans with skills to improve their employability or pursue solo careers. In essence, these learning centres were created to improve education standards in Kenya.

TVET learning institutions are mandated to offer training in various disciplines. Also, they are responsible for analyzing the market and implement any changes in their institutions. TVETA (Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority) oversees all TVET centres. The parastatal has published an approved list of TVET institutions in Kenya.

A growing economy like Kenya’s demands a lot from its citizens. However, every unit of labour has to have the prerequisite skills to make an impactful addition to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Therefore, students that don’t meet the cut-off points for joining universities can make something out of themselves by entering the approved TVET institutions in Kenya.

These registered colleges in Kenya have recently been reviewed. This is a government move to make sure that all TVET courses in Kenya are reflective of the current industry demands and that tutors confer the best skills.

Full List of Accredited TVET Institutions in Kenya

TVET colleges in Kenya comprise of Technical Training Institutes (TTIs), Polytechnics, Vocational Training Centers (VCTs), Technical Training Colleges, and any other approved learning institution. These centres are in plenty and are located in different sections of the country. It is best to seek your desired course only from the approved institutions.

Universities Under TVETA

  • Cooperative University of Kenya – Karen, Nairobi
  • Murang’a University of Technology – Murang’a, Murang’a
  • Technical University of Mombasa – Tudor, Mombasa
  • Dedan Kimathi University of Technology – Nyeri, Nyeri
  • Meru University of Science and Technology – Meru, Meru
  • Technical University of Kenya – Nairobi CDB, Nairobi

Technical Training Institutes

  • Ahmed Shahame Mwidani Technical Training Institute – Changamwe, Mombasa
  • Aldai Technical Training Institute – Kobujoi, Nandi
  • Bahati Institute of Business and Administration Studies – Nakuru, Nakuru
  • Baringo Technical College – Kabarnet, Baringo
  • Bondo Technical Training Institute – Bondo, Siaya
  • Bumbe Technical Training Institute – Bwiri, Busia
  • Bunyala Technical and Vocational College – Port Victoria, Busia
  • Bureti Technical Training Institute – Sotik, Bomet
  • Bushiangala Technical Training Institute- Kakamega, Kakamega
  • Butere Technical and Vocational College – Butere, Kakamega
  • Chuka Technical and Vocational College – Chuka, TharakaNithi
  • David M. Wambuli Technical and Vocational College – Wote, Makueni
  • Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute – Nyamira, Nyamira
  • Emining Technical Training Institute – Mogotio, Baringo
  • Emsos Technical and Vocational College – Mosoriot, Nandi
  • Endebess Technical Training Institute – Endebess, Trans Nzoia
  • Gatanga Technical and Vocational College – Gatanga, Murang’a
  • Gitwebe Technical Training Institute – Magwagwa, Nyamira
  • Godoma Technical Training Institute – Matano Manne/Vitengeni, Kilifi
  • Jeremiah Nyaga Technical Training Institute – Kiritiri, Embu
  • Kaiboi Technical Training Institute – Mosoriot, Nandi
  • Kasarani Technical and Vocational College – Kasarani, Nairobi
  • Katine Technical Training Institute – Tala, Machakos
  • Keroka Technical Training Institute – Keroka, Kisii
  • Kiirua Technical Training Institute – Kiirua Market, Meru
  • Kipkabus Technical and Vocational College – Kipkabus, Uasin Gishu
  • Konoin Technical Training Institute – Mogogosiek, Bomet
  • Kajiado West Technical and Vocational College – Ngong, Kajiado
  • Kapcherop Technical and Vocational College – Kapcherop, Elgeyo Marakwet
  • Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf – Karen, Nairobi
  • Karumo Technical Training Institute – Kianjai, Meru
  • Koshin Technical Training Institute – Eldoret, Uasin Gishu
  • Laikipia East Technical and Vocational College – Marina Center, Laikipia
  • Laikipia North Technical and Vocational College – Mowuarak Market Center, Laikipia
  • Laisamis Technical and Vocational College – Laisamis, Marsabit
  • Maasai Mara Technical and Vocational College – Narok, Narok
  • Machakos Technical Training Institute for the Blind – Machakos, Machakos
  • Mathenge Technical Training Institute – Othaya, Nyeri
  • Mathioya Technical and Vocational College – Kiria-ini, Murang’a
  • Mathira Technical and Vocational College – Mathira, Nyeri
  • Matili Technical Training Institute – Kimilili, Bungoma
  • Maasai Technical Training Institute – Kajiado, Kajiado
  • Masinga Technical and Vocational College – Masinga, Machakos
  • Kipipiri Technical and Vocational College – Mawingo Town, Nyandarua
  • Kipsinende Technical and Vocational College – Fort-Ternan, Kericho
  • Kisiwa Technical Training Institute – Kabuchai, Bungoma
  • Mawego Technical Training Institute – Oyugis, Homa-Bay
  • Michuki Technical Training Institute – Kangema, Murang’a
  • Mitunguu Technical Training Institute – Mitunguu, Meru
  • Moiben Technical and Vocational College – Moiben, Uasin Gishu
  • Mukiria Technical Training Institute – Nkubu, Meru
  • Mukurwe-ini Technical Training Institute – Gikondi, Nyeri
  • Mumias West Technical and Vocational College – Mumias, Kakamega
  • Muraga Technical Training Institute – Chuka, TharakaNithi
  • Musakasa Technical Training Institute – Bungoma, Bungoma
  • Nachu Technical and Vocational College – Kikuyu, Kiambu
  • Nairobi Technical Training Institute – Ngara, Nairobi
  • Naivasaha Technical and Vocational College – Naivasha, Nakuru
  • Narok West Technical Training Institute – Narok, Narok
  • Ndia Technical and Vocational College – Sagana, Kirinyaga
  • Nkabune Technical Training Institute – Meru, Meru
  • Nuu Technical and Vocational College – Mutitu, Kitui
  • Okame Technical and Vocational College – Busia, Busia
  • Runyenjes Technical and Vocational College – Runyenjes, Embu
  • Sabatia Technical and Vocational College – Sabatia, Vihiga
  • Ol’lessos Technical Training Institute – Kapsabet, Nandi
  • PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute – Riruta Satellite, Nairobi
  • Rift Valley Technical Training Institute – Eldoret, UasinGishu
  • Shamberere Technical Training Institute – South Kabras, Kakamega
  • Siala Technical Training Institute – Rongo, Migori
  • Sot Technical Training Institute – Merigi, Bomet
  • Sotik Technical Training Institute – Sotik, Bomet
  • St. Josephs Technical Institute for the Deaf-Nyangoma – Nyang’oma Kogelo, Siaya
  • Taveta Technical and Vocational College – Taveta, Taita Taveta
  • Tharaka Technical and Vocational College – Marimanti, TharakaNithi
  • Thika Technical Training Institute – Thika, Kiambu
  • Tseikuru Technical Training Institute – Tseikuru, Kitui
  • Ugenya Technical and Vocational College – Sega, Siaya
  • Weru Technical and Vocational College – Malindi, Kilifi
  • Wote Technical Training Institute – Wote, Makueni
  • Ziwa Technical Training Institute – Eldoret, UasinGishu

Institutes Of Technology Under TVET

  • Coast Institue of Technology Voi- Taita, Taita Taveta
  • Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology – Nyandarua
  • Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology – Riat Hills, Kisumu
  • Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology – Nakuru, Nakuru
  • Friends College Kaimosi – Kaimosi, Vihiga
  • Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology – Ruaka, Kiambu
  • Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology – Bungoma, Bungoma
  • Siaya Institute of Technology – Siaya, Siaya

Polytechnics Under TVET

  • Eldoret National Polytechnic, – Eldoret, Uasin Gishu
  • Kabete National Polytechnic – Kabete, Kiambu
  • Kenya Coast National Polytechnic – Kaloleni, Mombasa
  • Kisii National Polytechnic – Kisii, Kisii
  • Kisumu National Polytechnic – Kisumu, Kisumu
  • Kitale National Polytechnic – Kitale, Trans Nzoia
  • Meru National Polytechnic – Meru, Meru
  • North Eastern Province National Polytechnic (NEP) – Garissa, Garissa
  • Nyeri National Polytechnic – Nyeri, Nyeri
  • Sigalagala National Polytechnic – Sigalagala, Kakamega

There you have it – a comprehensive list of TVET institutions in Kenya. If you are interested in pursuing a course in these institutions, confirm their accreditation status from TVETA. This way, you will earn your qualification at the end of your studies.

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