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.
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.
| TVET Institution | County | Address and Email |
| Ahmed Shahame Mwidani TTI | Mombasa | [email protected] |
| AldaiTechnical Training Institute | Nandi | P.O. Box 149-30305, Kobujoi |
| BaringoTechnical Training Institute | Baringo | P.O. Box 299- 30400, Kabarnet |
| BondoTechnical Training Institute | Siaya | P.O. Box 377- 40600, Bondo |
| Butere Technical Training Institute | Kakamega | P.O. Box 90- 50101, Butere |
| Bumbe Institute of Technology | Busia | P.O. Box 440- 50406, Funyula [email protected] |
| Bureti Technical Training Institute | Kericho | P.O. Box 444- 20406, Sotik [email protected]; [email protected] |
| Bushiangala Technical Training Institute | Kakamega | P.O. Box 2227- 50100, Kakamega [email protected] |
| Chuka Technical Training Institute | Tharaka Nithi | [email protected] |
| Coast Institute of Technology | Taita Taveta | P.O. Box 34 – 80300, Voi |
| Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute | Nyamira | P.O. Box 382- 40500, Nyamira [email protected] |
| Eldoret Polytechnic | Uasin Gishu | P.O. Box 4461- 30100,Eldoret |
| Emining Technical Training Institute | Baringo | P.O. Box 208- 20105, Mogotio [email protected] |
| Endebess Technical Training Institute | Trans-Nzoia | [email protected] [email protected] |
| Friends College Kaimosi | Vihiga | P.O. Box 150- 50309, Tiriki [email protected] [email protected] |
| Gatanga Technical and Vocational College | Muran’ga | |
| GitwebeTechnical Training Institute | Nyamira | [email protected] |
| GodomaTechnical Training Institute | Kilifi | P.O. 1808, Kilifi |
| Jeremiah Nyaga Training Institute | Embu | P.O. Box 1264- 60100 Embu |
| Kabete National Polytechnic | Nairobi | P.O. Box 29010- 00625, Nairobi [email protected] [email protected] |
| Kaiboi Technical Training Institute | Nandi | P.O. Box 937- 3100, Eldoret [email protected] [email protected] |
| Kapcherop Technical Training Institute | Elgeyo Marakwet | [email protected] |
| Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf | Nairobi | P.O. Box 24785- 00502, Nairobi [email protected] |
| KarumoTechnical Training Institute | Meru | P.O. Box 276- 60602, Kianjai [email protected] |
| Kasarani Technical Training Institute | Nairobi | |
| Katine Technical Training Institute | Machakos | P.O. Box 251- 07100, Tala |
| Kenya Coast National Polytechnic | Mombasa | P.O. Box 81220- 80100, Mombasa [email protected] [email protected] |
| Kenya Technical Trainers’ College | Nairobi | P.O. Box 44600- 00100, Nairobi [email protected] |
| Keroka Technical Training Institute | Kisii | P.O. Box 440- 40202, Keroka |
| Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology | Kiambu | P.O. Box 414- 00900, Kiambu [email protected] |
| Kiirua Technical Training Institute | Meru | P.O. Box 1931- 60200, Meru |
| Kipipiri Technical and Vocational College | Nyandarua | Box438-20330, Olkalau |
| Kipsinende Technical Training Institute | Kericho | [email protected] |
| Kisii National Polytechnic | Kisii | P.O. Box 222, Kisii |
| Kisiwa Technical Training Institute | Bungoma | P.O. Box 657- 50200, Bungoma |
| Kisumu Polytechnic | Kisumu | P.O. Box 143- 40100, Kisumu [email protected] [email protected] |
| Kitale National Polytechnic | Trans Nzoia | P.O. Box 2162- 30200, Kitale [email protected] |
| KonoiniTechnical Training Institute | Bomet | P.O. Box 19- 20403, Mogogosiek [email protected] |
| KoshinTechnical Training Institute | Uasin Gishu | P.O. Box 4040- 30100, Eldoret [email protected] |
| Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind | Machakos | P.O. Box 112- 90100, Machakos [email protected] |
| MathioyaTechnical and Vocational College | Murang’a | Box 363-10204, Kiriai-ini |
| Mathira Technical and Vocational College | Nyeri | Box 1785-1010, Karatina [email protected] |
| Mandera Technical Training Institute | Mandera | P.O. Box 257- 70300, Mandera [email protected] |
| Masai Technical Training Institute | Kajiado | P.O. Box 125- 01100, Kajiado [email protected] |
| Masai Mara Technical and Vocational College | Narok | P.O. Box 577- 20500, Narok [email protected] |
| Mathenge Technical Training Institute | Nyeri | P.O. Box 665- 10106, Othaya [email protected] |
| Matili Technical Training Institute | Bungoma | P.O. Box 76- 50204, Kimilili [email protected] |
| Mawego Technical Training Institute | Homa Bay | P.O. Box 289- 40222, Oyugis [email protected] |
| Meru National Polytechnic | Meru | P.O. Box 111- 60200, Meru [email protected] [email protected] |
| Michuki Technical Training Institute | Murang’a | P.O. Box 4- 10202, Kangema [email protected] |
| MitunguuTechnical Training Institute | Meru | P.O. Box 64- 60204, Mitunguu [email protected] [email protected] |
| Moiben Technical Training Institute | Uasin Gishu | [email protected] |
| Mukiria Technical Training Institut | Meru | P.O. Box 1093- 60200, Meru [email protected] |
| Mukurweini Technical Training Institute | Nyeri | P.O. Box 8- 10103, Mukurweini [email protected] [email protected] |
| Muraga Technical Training Institute | Tharaka Nithi | [email protected] |
| Musakasa Technical Training Institute | Bungoma | P.O. Box 1249- 50200, Bungoma [email protected] |
| N’kabune Technical Training Institut | Meru | P.O. Box 330- 60200, Meru [email protected] |
| Nairobi Technical Training Institute | Nairobi | P.O. Box 30039- 00100, Nairobi [email protected] [email protected] |
| Naivasha Technical Training Institute | Nakuru | |
| Narok West Technical Training Institute | Narok | |
| Nachu Technical and Vocational College | Kiambu | [email protected] |
| NEP National Polytechni | Garissa | P.O. Box 329- 90131, Garissa [email protected] [email protected] |
| Ndia Technical and Vocational College | Kirinyaga | Box 4-10230, Sagana |
| Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology | Nyandarua | P.O. Box 2033- 20300, Nyahururu [email protected] |
| Nyeri National Polytechnic | Nyeri | P.O. Box 465- 10100, Nyeri |
| Ol’lessos Technical Training Institute | Nandi | P.O. Box 210, Ol’Lessos [email protected] |
| P.C. Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute | Nairobi | P.O. Box 21280- 00505, Nairobi [email protected] |
| Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology | Kisumu | P.O. Box 1738- 40100, Kisumu [email protected] [email protected] |
| Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology | Nakuru | P.O. Box 7182- 20100, Nakuru [email protected] |
| Rift Valley Technical Training Institute | Uasin Gishu | P.O. Box 244- 30100, Eldoret [email protected] |
| Runyenjes Technical Training Institute | Embu | [email protected] |
| Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology | Bungoma | P.O. Box 158- 50200, Bungoma [email protected] [email protected] |
| Shamberere Technical Training Institute | Kakamega | P.O. Box 1316- 50100, Kakamega [email protected] |
| Siala Technical Training Institute | Migori | P.O. Box 164- 40404, Rongo [email protected] |
| Siaya Institute of Technology | Siaya | P.O. Box 1087- 20200, Siaya [email protected] |
| Sigalagala National Polytechnic | Kakamega | P.O. Box 2966- 50100, Kakamega [email protected] |
| Sot Technical Training Institute | Bomet | P.O. Box 665, Bomet [email protected] |
| Sotik Technical Training Institute | Bomet | P.O. Box 895- 20406, Sotik [email protected] |
| St. Joseph’s Technical Institute for the Deaf, Nyang’oma | Siaya | P.O. Box 33- 40601, Bondo [email protected] |
| Tharaka Technical Training Institute | Tharaka Nithi | [email protected] |
| ThikaTechnical Training Institute | Kiambu | P.O. Box 91- 01000, Thika |
| Tseikuru Technical Training Institute | Kitui | P.O. Box 753- 90400, Mwingi [email protected] |
| Vocational Training Centre for the Blind and Deaf | Homa Bay | P.O. Box 194- 40222, Oyugis |
| Weru Technical and Vocational College | [email protected] | |
| Wote Institute of Technology | Makueni | P.O. Box 377- 90300, Makueni [email protected] |
| Ziwa Technical Training Institute | Uasin Gishu | P.O. Box 1055- 30100, Eldoret [email protected] |