TVET Courses in Kakamega County 2026

Whether you are in Kakamega, Mumias, Malava, Butere, Khayega, Shinyalu, Lugari or Navakholo, discover 241 TVET course programmes available across 94 accredited institutions in Kakamega County. Browse courses by programme type, compare colleges, and find the right fit for your career goals in 2026.

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Course	Level	Duration	Colleges in Kakamega
Dressmaking Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 34 Colleges
Tailoring Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 33 Colleges
Masonry Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 29 Colleges
Motor Vehicle Mechanics Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 27 Colleges
Electrical Wireman Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 19 Colleges
Carpentry and Joinery Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 16 Colleges
Information Communication Technology Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 11 Colleges
Information Communication Technology Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 10 Colleges
Hairdressing Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 10 Colleges
Information Communication Technology Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 8 Colleges
Beauty Therapy Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 8 Colleges
Electrical and Electronics Technology Course 2 yr	NVCET	2 yr	View 8 Colleges
Electrical Installation Course 6 mo	Artisan	6 mo	View 8 Colleges
Social Development Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 6 Colleges
Social Work and Community Development Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 6 Colleges
Building Technology Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 7 Colleges
Fashion Design and Garment Making Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 7 Colleges
Food and Beverage Production and Service Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 5 Colleges
Secretarial Studies Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 5 Colleges
Business Management Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 5 Colleges
Cosmetology Course 6 mo	Level 3	6 mo	View 5 Colleges
Cosmetology Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 5 Colleges
Information Communication Technology Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 5 Colleges
Cosmetology Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 5 Colleges
Supply Chain Management Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 5 Colleges
Supply Chain Management Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 5 Colleges
Information Communication Technology Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 6 Colleges
Electrical Installation Course 6 mo	Level 3	6 mo	View 6 Colleges
Masonry Course 6 mo	Artisan	6 mo	View 6 Colleges
Plumbing Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 6 Colleges
Electrical and Electronics Technology (Power) Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 6 Colleges
Welding and Fabrication Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 6 Colleges
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power) Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 6 Colleges
Supply Chain Management Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 6 Colleges
Accountancy Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 6 Colleges
Community Health Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 3 Colleges
Office Administration Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 4 Colleges
Office Administration Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 4 Colleges
Computer Operator Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 5 Colleges
Motor Vehicle Technology Course 2 yr	NVCET	2 yr	View 5 Colleges
Agri-Business Course 2 yr	NVCET	2 yr	View 5 Colleges
Information Communication Technology Course 2 yr	NVCET	2 yr	View 5 Colleges
Food and Beverage Course 6 mo	Artisan	6 mo	View 5 Colleges
Welding and Fabrication Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 5 Colleges
Fashion Design and Garment Making Course 6 mo	Artisan	6 mo	View 5 Colleges
General Agriculture Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 5 Colleges
Masonry Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 5 Colleges
Fashion design Technology Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 5 Colleges
Plumbing Course 6 mo	Artisan	6 mo	View 5 Colleges
Building Technology Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 5 Colleges
Civil Engineering Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 5 Colleges
Automotive Engineering Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 5 Colleges
Supply Chain Management Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 5 Colleges
Plumbing Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 5 Colleges
Community health Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Perioperative Theatre Technology Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Perioperative Theatre Technology Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Food and Beverage Operations Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 3 Colleges
Human Resource Management Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 4 Colleges
Building Technology Course 2 yr	NVCET	2 yr	View 4 Colleges
Food Processing Technology Course 2 yr	NVCET	2 yr	View 4 Colleges
General Agriculture Course 6 mo	Artisan	6 mo	View 4 Colleges
Fashion Design and Garment Making Course 2 yr	NVCET	2 yr	View 4 Colleges
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Course 2 yr	NVCET	2 yr	View 4 Colleges
Masonry Course 6 mo	Level 3	6 mo	View 4 Colleges
Social Work Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 4 Colleges
Automotive Engineering Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 4 Colleges
Motor Vehicle Mechanics Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 4 Colleges
Welding Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 4 Colleges
Automotive Engineering Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 4 Colleges
Building Technology Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 4 Colleges
Electrical Engineering Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 4 Colleges
Social Work Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 4 Colleges
Welding Technology Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 4 Colleges
Human Resource Management Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 4 Colleges
Human Resource Management Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 4 Colleges
Food and Beverage Production, Sales and Service Management Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 4 Colleges
Christian Ministry Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Food Production (Culinary Arts) Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 2 Colleges
Food production culinary arts Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Culinary Arts Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Human Resource Management Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 3 Colleges
Plumbing and Pipe fitting Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 3 Colleges
Food and Beverage Production Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 3 Colleges
Food and Beverage Management Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 3 Colleges
Water Technology Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 3 Colleges
Land Surveying Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 3 Colleges
Business Management Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 3 Colleges
Fashion Design and Clothing Technology Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 3 Colleges
Electrical Installation Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 3 Colleges
Fashion design Technology Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 3 Colleges
Social Work Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 3 Colleges
Plumbing Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 3 Colleges
Building Technology Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 3 Colleges
Fashion Design Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 3 Colleges
Agriculture Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 3 Colleges
Information Studies Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 3 Colleges
Secretarial Studies Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 3 Colleges
Motor Vehicle Mechanics Course 6 mo	Level 3	6 mo	View 3 Colleges
Project Management Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 3 Colleges
Motor Vehicle Mechanics Course 6 mo	Artisan	6 mo	View 3 Colleges
Health Records and Information Technology Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Health records and information technology Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
International Certificate of Digital Literacy Course 1 yr	UK Certificate	1 yr	View 1 College
Land Surveying Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Science Laboratory Technology Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Applied Biology Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 2 Colleges
Accounting Technicians Diploma Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 2 Colleges
Certified Public Accountants Course 1 yr	Professional	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Carpentry and joining Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 2 Colleges
Food and Beverage Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 2 Colleges
Motorcycle Mechanics Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 2 Colleges
Business Management Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Store Keeping Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Automotive Engineering Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Cosmetology Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Electrical Engineering Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Horticulture Course 6 mo	Level 3	6 mo	View 2 Colleges
Plumbing Course 6 mo	Level 3	6 mo	View 2 Colleges
Horticulture Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 2 Colleges
Office Assistant Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 2 Colleges
Cooperative management Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Land Surveying Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Accountancy Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Agriculture Extension Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 2 Colleges
Baking Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 2 Colleges
Accommodation Operations Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 2 Colleges
Baking Technology Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Horticulture Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Catering and Accommodation Operations Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Project Management Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Catering and Accommodation Management Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 2 Colleges
Mechanical Engineering Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 2 Colleges
Water Technology Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 2 Colleges
Business Administration Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Mechanical Engineering (Production) Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Mechanical Engineering (Production) Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 2 Colleges
Co-operative Management Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 2 Colleges
Mechanical Engineering Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Lathe Machines Operator Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 2 Colleges
Carpentry and Joinery Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 2 Colleges
Apiary attendant Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 2 Colleges
Solar PV Installation Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 2 Colleges
Criminal Justice Management Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Christian Chaplaincy Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Fashion Design and Garment Making Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 1 College
Agripreneurship Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 1 College
Electrical fitter Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 1 College
Appropriate Carpentry and Joinery Course 2 yr	NVCET	2 yr	View 1 College
Metal Processing Technology Course 2 yr	NVCET	2 yr	View 1 College
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology Course 2 yr	NVCET	2 yr	View 1 College
Information Communication Technology Course 6 mo	Artisan	6 mo	View 1 College
Welding and Fabrication Course 6 mo	Artisan	6 mo	View 1 College
Agribusiness Management and Marketing Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Agricultural Education and Extension Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Agricultural Extension and Community Development Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Agricultural Irrigation and Drainage Engineering Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Agriculture and Biotechnology Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Agriculture, Human Ecology and Consumer Science Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Animal Production and Health Management Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Farm Business Management Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Food Science and Nutrition Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Diploma in Technical Instructor Education Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Diploma in Technical Trainer Education Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Course 6 mo	Artisan	6 mo	View 1 College
Accounting and Management Skills Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 1 College
Biotechnology Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Science Laboratory Technology Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Analytical Chemistry Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Applied Biology Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Biotechnology Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Business Management Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Computer Programming Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Computer Science Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Science Laboratory Technology Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Water Engineering Technology Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Solar PV installation Course 3 mo	Trade Test	3 mo	View 1 College
Welding (Oxy-Acetylene Gas Welding) Course 6 mo	Level 3	6 mo	View 1 College
Civil Engineering Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Cooperative Management Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Horticulture Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Land Survey Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Quantity Survey Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Welding and Fabrication Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Fashion Design Course 6 mo	Level 3	6 mo	View 1 College
Agricultural Extension Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Catering and Accommodation Management Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Banking and Finance Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 1 College
Sales and Marketing Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 1 College
Business Administration Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Information Studies Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Mechatronics Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Mechatronics Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Electrical Installation Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 1 College
Mechanical Production Technician Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Storekeeping Course 6 mo	Artisan	6 mo	View 1 College
Baking Technology Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 1 College
Masonry Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 1 College
Transport Management Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 1 College
Analytical Chemistry Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Baking Technology Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Entrepreneurial Agriculture Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Entrepreneurship Development Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Environmental Science and Technology Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Quantity Surveying Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Welding and Fabrication Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Agripreneurship Course 6 mo	Level 3	6 mo	View 1 College
Food and Beverage Sales Course 6 mo	Level 3	6 mo	View 1 College
Poultry broiler operator Course 6 mo	Level 3	6 mo	View 1 College
Cyber Security Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Medical Engineering Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Solar PV Installation Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Baking Technology Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Cyber Security Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Medical Engineering Course 1 yr	Level 6	1 yr	View 1 College
Medical Engineering Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Information Communication Technology Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 1 College
Appropriate Carpentry and Joinery Course 6 mo	Artisan	6 mo	View 1 College
Accountancy Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 1 College
Catering and Accommodation Operations Course 1 yr	Craft	1 yr	View 1 College
Clothing Technology Course 2 yr	Diploma	2 yr	View 1 College
Automotive Technology Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Culinary Arts Course 6 mo	Level 3	6 mo	View 1 College
Poultry Kienyeji Chicken Production Operator Course 6 mo	Level 3	6 mo	View 1 College
Welding (Manual Arc Welding) Course 6 mo	Level 3	6 mo	View 1 College
Agriculture Machinery and equipment Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 1 College
Aquaculture Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 1 College
Building artisan (masonry) Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 1 College
Dairy Farm Operations Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 1 College
Electronics Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 1 College
Food and Beverage Sales & Service Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 1 College
Mechanical Production (Machine Operations Course 9 mo	Level 4	9 mo	View 1 College
Agricultural Extension Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Agripreneurship Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Apiculture (Bee Technology) Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Aquaculture Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Dairy Farm Management Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Electronics Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Instrumentation and Control Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College
Library and Information Studies Course 1 yr	Level 5	1 yr	View 1 College

Frequently Asked Questions

What TVET courses are available in Kakamega County?

Kakamega County has 241 TVET course programmes across 94 accredited institutions. Courses range from trade and engineering to business, ICT, health sciences, and more. Browse the listings below to find specific programmes.

How many TVET colleges are in Kakamega County?

There are 94 TVET institutions in Kakamega County, including national polytechnics, technical training institutes, vocational training centres, and private colleges. Visit the county institution page for a complete list with contacts and fee details.

Can I get HELB funding for courses in Kakamega County?

Yes, TVET students in Kakamega County can apply for HELB loans and bursaries. Check individual institution pages for HELB approval status. Government-sponsored slots through KUCCPS are also available for qualifying students.

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TVET Courses in Kakamega County 2026

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