Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Kenya are legally governed under the TVET Act No. 29 of 2013. Designed to drive Vision 2030 industrialization pillars, this tier targets technical craftsmanship, artisan development, and broad applied engineering/business certifications.

While National Polytechnics represent the apex level, Technical Training Institutes (TTIs) and specialized Vocational Training Centers form the core infrastructure operating directly in sub-counties across the country.

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How Many Levels of TVETs are there in Kenya?

There are 3 levels of TVETs in Kenya as shown below:

• Technical Training Institutes (TTIs): Premium public sub-regional colleges offering diploma, craft, and artisan certificates.
• Institutes of Technology (ITs): Historically community-founded, state-supported institutes focused on regional technical needs.
• Vocational Training Centers (VTCs): Highly localized skill development hubs prioritizing technical trades.

List of all the Top & Best TVETs in Kenya

Official TVET Name	Institutional Type	County where found
Eldama Ravine Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Baringo
Bomet Central Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Bomet
Sotik Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Bomet
Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology	Institute of Technology	Bungoma
Bungoma North Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Bungoma
Matili Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Bungoma
Busia Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Busia
Butula Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Busia
Embu Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Embu
North Eastern Technical Training Institute (NETTI)	Technical Training Institute	Garissa
Asumbi Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Homa Bay
Mawego Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Homa Bay
Isiolo Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Isiolo
Maasai Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kajiado
Kakamega Tropical Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kakamega
Shamberere Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kakamega
Kericho Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kericho
Bureti Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kericho
Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)	Institute of Technology	Kiambu
Thika Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kiambu
Gatundu Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kiambu
Pwani Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kilifi
Kizurini Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kilifi
Kirinyaga Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kirinyaga
Gusii Institute of Technology (GIT)	Institute of Technology	Kisii
Keroka Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kisii
Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology (RIAT)	Institute of Technology	Kisumu
Kisumu Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kisumu
Seme Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kisumu
Kitui Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kitui
Kwale Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Kwale
Lamu Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Lamu
Machakos Technical Training Institute for the Blind	Special Needs Technical Institute	Machakos
Katine Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Machakos
Wote Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Makueni
Tsavo Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Makueni
Mandera Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Mandera
Marsabit Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Marsabit
Meru Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Meru
Nkabune Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Meru
Kanga Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Migori
Mombasa Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Mombasa
Ganjoni Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Mombasa
Michuki Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Murang’a
Murang’a Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Murang’a
Mathioya Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Murang’a
Nairobi Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Nairobi
PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Nairobi
Kabete Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Nairobi
Dagoretti Vocational Training Center	Vocational Training Center	Nairobi
Mathare Vocational Training Center	Vocational Training Center	Nairobi
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST)	Institute of Technology	Nakuru
Nakuru Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Nakuru
Kapsabet Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Nandi
Kaiboi Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Nandi
Nyamira Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Nyamira
Nyandarua Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Nyandarua
Ol’Kalou Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Nyandarua
Nyeri Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Nyeri
Mathenge Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Nyeri
Siaya Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Siaya
Ugunja Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Siaya
Coast Institute of Technology (CIT)	Institute of Technology	Taita Taveta
Chuka Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Tharaka Nithi
Kitale Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Trans Nzoia
Lodwar Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Turkana
Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI)	Technical Training Institute	Uasin Gishu
Kaimosi Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Vihiga
Wajir Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	Wajir
Kapenguria Technical Training Institute	Technical Training Institute	West Pokot