TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) institutions are key 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. TVET have published the list of fully approved institutions available countrywide.
Available programs offered at TVETS
TVET offers courses ranging from craft, certificate diploma to higher diploma courses
The following is a list of the approved TVET courses in Kenya:
Certificate in Disaster Management
Certificate in Social Work
Certificate in Community Development
Certificate in Business Management
Diploma in Information
Technology Diploma in Business Management
Certificate in Tour Guiding
Diploma in Journalism
Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Certificate in CPA
Diploma in Computer Engineering
Certificate in Computer Engineering
Certificate in Food Preparation &Culinary Arts
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Certificate in Human Resource Management
Diploma in Catering and Accommodation
Certificate in Catering and Accommodation
Artisan in Building Technology
Artisan in Fashion design and Garment making
Grade III in Electrical Wireman
Grade III in Tailoring & Dressmaking
Grade III-1 in Masonry
Grade III-1 in Hairdressing
Diploma in Homecare Management
Craft in Homecare Management
Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing
Trade Test in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Trade Test in ICT
Diploma in Food Production
Craft in Food Production
Diploma in Food Production, Sales and Service Management
Diploma in Pastry and Bakery
Diploma in Housekeeping
Craft in Food Production, Sales and Service Management
Diploma in Housekeeping and Laundry
Diploma in Tourism Management
Certificate in Media Techniques
Diploma in Media Techniques
Diploma in Psychological Counseling
Craft in Psychological Counseling
Diploma in Animal Health and Production
Diploma in Animal Health and Range Management
Diploma in Leather Technology
Craft in Leather Technology
Craft in Animal Health and Production
Craft in Animal Health and Range Management
Diploma in Insurance Proficiency in Insurance
Craft in Insurance
Craft in Information Technology
Craft in Entrepreneurial Agriculture
Craft in Dairy Management
Craft in Dairy Science and Technology.
How to join the TVET institutions
Many young people will like to join this institutions to develop themselves.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is a State Corporation that provides career guidance and selects students for admission to universities, national polytechnics, technical training institutes and other accredited higher learning institutions for Government of Kenya-sponsored programmes.
Simply log on to their kuccps site for more information.
Funding.
Many people will like to be part of this learning institutions but lacks funding or financial support luckily, there is hope because of availability of helb fundings to this institutions.Students pursuing Certificate and Diploma courses in select public universities, select university colleges, public national polytechnics and Institutes of Technology and Technical Training institutes country-wide are eligible for this loan and bursary. Orphans, single-parent students and other deserving students will be given priority.
Application Requirements:
1.Admission letter from the institution.
2.National Identification Card.
3.Applicants should access and fill the relevant TVET Loan and Bursary Application Form (TLAF).
4.Print TWO copies of the duly filled Loan Application Form.
5.Have the TVET Loan Application Form signed and stamped by the Dean of Students/Financial Aid Officers.
Retain one copy of the duly filled TLAF (Mandatory).
Drop the TLAF personally at the HELB students Service Centre on the Mezannine One, Anniversary Towers or any of the SELECT Huduma Centers nearest to you.
The following is a list of the fully approved institutions and their contacts
TVET Institution | County | Address and Email |
Ahmed Shahame Mwidani TTI | Mombasa | info@asmwidanitvc.comngomestephen@gmail.com |
AldaiTechnical Training Institute | Nandi | P.O. Box 149-30305, Kobujoialdaitti@gmail.com jhkkosgei@yahoo.com |
BaringoTechnical Training Institute | Baringo | P.O. Box 299- 30400, Kabarnetbaringotechnical@yahoo.com |
BondoTechnical Training Institute | Siaya | P.O. Box 377- 40600, Bondobondotti@yahoo.com |
Butere Technical Training Institute | Kakamega | P.O. Box 90- 50101, Buterebuteretti@gmail.com benedictmasinde@yahoo.com |
Bumbe Institute of Technology | Busia | P.O. Box 440- 50406, Funyula bumbetech@yahoo.com |
Bureti Technical Training Institute | Kericho | P.O. Box 444- 20406, Sotik buretitechnical@gmail.com; danmutai74@yahoo.com |
Bushiangala Technical Training Institute | Kakamega | P.O. Box 2227- 50100, Kakamega bushiangalatechnical@yahoo.com |
Chuka Technical Training Institute | Tharaka Nithi | mannembogo@yahoo.com |
Coast Institute of Technology | Taita Taveta | P.O. Box 34 – 80300, Voi principal@cit.ac.ke voicampus@yahoo.com |
Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute | Nyamira | P.O. Box 382- 40500, Nyamira ekerubogietaitti@gmail.com |
Eldoret Polytechnic | Uasin Gishu | P.O. Box 4461- 30100,Eldoretprincipal@eldoretpolytechnic.ac.ke |
Emining Technical Training Institute | Baringo | P.O. Box 208- 20105, Mogotio eminingtti@gmail.com |
Endebess Technical Training Institute | Trans-Nzoia | endebesstechnical@gmail.com dankaku@yahoo.com |
Friends College Kaimosi | Vihiga | P.O. Box 150- 50309, Tiriki friendscollegekaimosi@yahoo.com barasaclerkson@gmail.com |
Gatanga Technical and Vocational College | Muran’ga | |
GitwebeTechnical Training Institute | Nyamira | gitwebetti@gmail.com |
GodomaTechnical Training Institute | Kilifi | P.O. 1808, Kilifi hafsaseif10@yahoo.com |
Jeremiah Nyaga Training Institute | Embu | P.O. Box 1264- 60100 Embu rwikati@yahoo.com |
Kabete National Polytechnic | Nairobi | P.O. Box 29010- 00625, Nairobi principal@kabetenationalpolytechnic.ac.ke charlesakach@gmail.com |
Kaiboi Technical Training Institute | Nandi | P.O. Box 937- 3100, Eldoret principal@kaiboitech.ac.ke kaiboi@kaiboitech.ac.ke |
Kapcherop Technical Training Institute | Elgeyo Marakwet | kapceroptechnical@gmail.com |
Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf | Nairobi | P.O. Box 24785- 00502, Nairobi kttid2007@yahoo.com |
KarumoTechnical Training Institute | Meru | P.O. Box 276- 60602, Kianjai karumotti@gmail.com |
Kasarani Technical Training Institute | Nairobi | |
Katine Technical Training Institute | Machakos | P.O. Box 251- 07100, Talatkatine@yahoo.com |
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic | Mombasa | P.O. Box 81220- 80100, Mombasa info@kenyacoastpoly.ac.ke principal@kenyacoastpoly.ac.ke |
Kenya Technical Trainers’ College | Nairobi | P.O. Box 44600- 00100, Nairobi principal@kttc.ac.ke |
Keroka Technical Training Institute | Kisii | P.O. Box 440- 40202, Kerokatechnicalkeroka@yahoo.com |
Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology | Kiambu | P.O. Box 414- 00900, Kiambu principal@kist.ac.ke |
Kiirua Technical Training Institute | Meru | P.O. Box 1931- 60200, Merukiiruatti@yahoo.com |
Kipipiri Technical and Vocational College | Nyandarua | Box438-20330, Olkalau |
Kipsinende Technical Training Institute | Kericho | kipsinendetechnical@gmail.com |
Kisii National Polytechnic | Kisii | P.O. Box 222, Kisii athanasmokaya@yahoo.com |
Kisiwa Technical Training Institute | Bungoma | P.O. Box 657- 50200, Bungomakisiwainstitute@yahoo.com |
Kisumu Polytechnic | Kisumu | P.O. Box 143- 40100, Kisumu info@kisumupoly.ac.ke okumujwo@gmail.com |
Kitale National Polytechnic | Trans Nzoia | P.O. Box 2162- 30200, Kitale kitaletechnical@gmail.com |
KonoiniTechnical Training Institute | Bomet | P.O. Box 19- 20403, Mogogosiek konoinitechnical@gmail.com |
KoshinTechnical Training Institute | Uasin Gishu | P.O. Box 4040- 30100, Eldoret koshintti@gmail.com |
Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind | Machakos | P.O. Box 112- 90100, Machakos mtib2010@yahoo.com |
MathioyaTechnical and Vocational College | Murang’a | Box 363-10204, Kiriai-inimathioyatti@gmail.com |
Mathira Technical and Vocational College | Nyeri | Box 1785-1010, Karatina mathiratechnical@gmail.com |
Mandera Technical Training Institute | Mandera | P.O. Box 257- 70300, Mandera manderatti@gmail.com |
Masai Technical Training Institute | Kajiado | P.O. Box 125- 01100, Kajiado masaitti@yahoo.com |
Masai Mara Technical and Vocational College | Narok | P.O. Box 577- 20500, Narok mungatufelix@gmail.com |
Mathenge Technical Training Institute | Nyeri | P.O. Box 665- 10106, Othaya mathengetechnicalinstitute@yahoo.com |
Matili Technical Training Institute | Bungoma | P.O. Box 76- 50204, Kimilili matilitechnicalcollege@yahoo.co.uk |
Mawego Technical Training Institute | Homa Bay | < td>P.O. Box 289- 40222, Oyugis principal@mawegoinstitute.ac.ke|
Meru National Polytechnic | Meru | P.O. Box 111- 60200, Meru merunationalpolytechnic@gmail.com grukunja@yahoo.com |
Michuki Technical Training Institute | Murang’a | P.O. Box 4- 10202, Kangema michukitech@yahoo.com |
MitunguuTechnical Training Institute | Meru | P.O. Box 64- 60204, Mitunguu mitunguutechnical@gmail.com mugunakarol@gmail.com |
Moiben Technical Training Institute | Uasin Gishu | moibentvc@gmail.com |
Mukiria Technical Training Institut | Meru | P.O. Box 1093- 60200, Meru mukiriatechnical@gmail.com |
Mukurweini Technical Training Institute | Nyeri | P.O. Box 8- 10103, Mukurweini mukurweinitti@gmail.com wokabimuchemin@gmail.com |
Muraga Technical Training Institute | Tharaka Nithi | muragatechinst@gmail.com |
Musakasa Technical Training Institute | Bungoma | P.O. Box 1249- 50200, Bungoma musakasa.inst@gmail.com |
N’kabune Technical Training Institut | Meru | P.O. Box 330- 60200, Meru nttinkabune@gmail.com |
Nairobi Technical Training Institute | Nairobi | P.O. Box 30039- 00100, Nairobi nairobitechnical@gmail.com maguafred@gmail.com |
Naivasha Technical Training Institute | Nakuru | |
Narok West Technical Training Institute | Narok | |
Nachu Technical and Vocational College | Kiambu | nachutechnical@gmail.com |
NEP National Polytechni | Garissa | P.O. Box 329- 90131, Garissa info@neptechnicaltraining.ac.ke almunywoki@gmail.com |
Ndia Technical and Vocational College | Kirinyaga | Box 4-10230, Saganandiatechnical@gmail.com |
Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology | Nyandarua | P.O. Box 2033- 20300, Nyahururu nyandaruainstitute2006@gmail.com |
Nyeri National Polytechnic | Nyeri | P.O. Box 465- 10100, Nyerinyeritti@yahoo.com |
Ol’lessos Technical Training Institute | Nandi | P.O. Box 210, Ol’Lessos ollessostechnical@gmail.com |
P.C. Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute | Nairobi | P.O. Box 21280- 00505, Nairobi kinyanjuitechnical2008@gmail.com |
Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology | Kisumu | P.O. Box 1738- 40100, Kisumu riatcollege2015@gmail.com julius.akelo@gmail.com |
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology | Nakuru | P.O. Box 7182- 20100, Nakuru principal@rvist.ac.ke |
Rift Valley Technical Training Institute | Uasin Gishu | P.O. Box 244- 30100, Eldoret secretaryrvti@yahoo.com |
Runyenjes Technical Training Institute | Embu | runyenjestti@gmail.com |
Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology | Bungoma | P.O. Box 158- 50200, Bungoma sangaloist@yahoo.com wchrysantus@yahoo.com |
Shamberere Technical Training Institute | Kakamega | P.O. Box 1316- 50100, Kakamega shambereretti@yahoo.com |
Siala Technical Training Institute | Migori | P.O. Box 164- 40404, Rongo sialainstitute@gmail.com |
Siaya Institute of Technology | Siaya | P.O. Box 1087- 20200, Siaya siaya.institute@yahoo.com |
Sigalagala National Polytechnic | Kakamega | P.O. Box 2966- 50100, Kakamega sigalagala@yahoo.com |
Sot Technical Training Institute | Bomet | P.O. Box 665, Bomet sottechnicaltraininginstitute@gmail.com |
Sotik Technical Training Institute | Bomet | P.O. Box 895- 20406, Sotik technicalsotic@gmail.com |
St. Joseph’s Technical Institute for the Deaf, Nyang’oma | Siaya | P.O. Box 33- 40601, Bondo nyangomajoseph@gmail.com |
Tharaka Technical Training Institute | Tharaka Nithi | tharakatti@gmail.com |
ThikaTechnical Training Institute | Kiambu | P.O. Box 91- 01000, Thika thikatech@yahoo.com |
Tseikuru Technical Training Institute | Kitui | P.O. Box 753- 90400, Mwingi tseikurutti.tsk@gmail.com |
Vocational Training Centre for the Blind and Deaf | Homa Bay | P.O. Box 194- 40222, Oyugissikriblinddeaf@yahoo.com |
Weru Technical and Vocational College | werutvc@gmail.com | |
Wote Institute of Technology | Makueni | P.O. Box 377- 90300, Makueni wotettimakueni@gmail.com |
Ziwa Technical Training Institute | Uasin Gishu | P.O. Box 1055- 30100, Eldoret ziwatti@gmail.com |
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