TVET Colleges in Kakamega 2026

94institutions — 75 public, 19 private

Looking for a TVET college in Kakamega County? You have 94 options — from national polytechnics to vocational training centres. 67 are fully accredited by TVETA. All public colleges charge the same standardized fee of KES 67,189 per year under the Student-Centred Funding Model.

Compare courses, fee structures, intake dates, and contact details. Every institution listing includes accreditation status and verification dates where available.

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94

Total Institutions

67

Accredited by TVETA

75

Public Colleges

19

Private Colleges

Popular Courses in Kakamega

Dressmaking Trade Test Nita(35)Tailoring Trade Test Nita(34)Masonry Trade Test Nita(29)Motor Vehicle Mechanics Trade Test Nita(27)Electrical Wireman Trade Test Nita(19)Carpentry And Joinery Trade Test Nita(16)

All TVET Institutions in Kakamega

InstitutionTypeTownCoursesFeesStatus
FAFA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGETTI—12—accredited
ST ELIZABETH SCHOOL OF NURSING MUKUMUTTI—0—accredited
CAPACITY AND TRAINING INSTITUTETTI—4—accredited
Brickhouse Technical Training CollegeTTI—6—accredited
UNISON SCHOOL OF HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTYTTI—4—accredited
Catholic Diocese Of Kakamega - St. Mary's Medical Training CollegeTTI—8—accredited
ST JUDES TECHNICAL COLLEGETTI—40—accredited
Leben College of health Sciences and TechnologyTTI—0—accredited
Goebay Training InstituteTTI—8—accredited
Kilimo Training Institute of PermacultureTTI—0—accredited
Maurice Omulubi Theological Training CollegeTTI—0—accredited
S.A. CHOMBELI COUNTY POLYTECHNICVTC—4—accredited
MABANGA YOUTH POLYTECHNICVTC—4—accredited
Lumakanda Vocational Training CentreVTC—4—accredited
Imanga County PolytechnicVTC—4—accredited
MUMBETSA COUNTY POLYTECHNICVTC—5—accredited
Butsotso Central County PolytechnicVTC—6—accredited
SOLONGO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—10—accredited
ST. PETERS EMULAKHA POLYTECHNICVTC—11—accredited
KABRAS COUNTY VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—11—accredited
LUGALA COUNTY VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—16—accredited
SHILOLAVAKHALI COUNTY VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—9—accredited
BUSHIANGALA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—6—accredited
ST. MAURICE MWIRA COUNTY VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—6—accredited
KAKAMEGA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—1—accredited
MADALA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—3—accredited
MAGALE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—6—accredited
ST.GERALDS SHITAHO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—4—accredited
CHEKALINI COUNTY POLYTECHNICVTC—5—accredited
KHWISERO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—4—accredited
WEST ISUKHA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—3—accredited
ST PAUL\'S SHIANDA COUNTY POLYTECHNICVTC—10—accredited
ST. ANNS INDANGALASIA COUNTY POLYTECHNICVTC—4—accredited
MALAVA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—4—accredited
SIKULU VTCVTC—0—accredited
ST TERESA MALAVA VTCVTC—9—accredited
MUNDEKU VTCVTC—1—accredited
MKHURU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—5—accredited
ST. PAULS MUTUA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—4—accredited
SHITOLI COUNTY POLYTECHNICVTC—10—accredited
BINYENYA VTCVTC—3—accredited
BURUNDU VTCVTC—11—accredited
MAUTUMA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—8—accredited
SHAGUNGU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—0—accredited
LUNGANYIRO VTCVTC—3—accredited
ST. JEROME SAVANE VTCVTC—1—registered
CHEPTULI COUNTY POLYTECHNICVTC—3—accredited
ITUMBU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—3—accredited
MATIOLI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—7—accredited
MATAWA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—5—accredited
Sikulu PAG Vocational Training CenterVTC—1—accredited
KIMANGETI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—4—accredited
MANDA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE - KAKAMEGAVTC—6—accredited
MARAKUSI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—7—accredited
MURHANDA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—4—accredited
Chevaywa Technical Training InstituteTTI—6—accredited
BUKURA AGRICULTURAL COLLEGETTI—14—accredited
NAVAKHOLO TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGETTI—14—accredited
BUSHIANGALA TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTETTI—72—accredited
Khwisero Technical and Vocational CollegeTTI—13—accredited
KONGONI TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGETTI—87—accredited
WANGA TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGETTI—22—accredited
BUTERE TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGETTI—17—accredited
MUMIAS WEST TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTETTI—33—accredited
SABATIA TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGETTI—30—accredited
RURAL CRAFT TRAINING CENTRE - NYS TURBOTTI—10—accredited
THE SIGALAGALA NATIONAL POLYTECHNICNational Polytechnic—72—accredited
THE SHAMBERERE NATIONAL POLYTECHNICNational Polytechnic—100—accredited
LURALE HILL VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—0—unverified
WEST END INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYTTI—0—unverified
Butere Institute of Science and TechnologyTTI—0—unverified
WESTERN COLLEGE OF COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY CAMPUSTTI—0—unverified
AUSCOMP COLLEGETTI—0—unverified
RAPHAELMALIMILI YOUTH POLYTECHNICVTC—0—unverified
Masaba Vocational Training CentreVTC—0—unverified
MALAHA COUNTY POLYTECHNICVTC—0—unverified
SHIDODO COUNTY POLYTECHNICVTC—0—unverified
MATUNGU COUNTY POLYTECHNICVTC—0—unverified
SOY VTCVTC—0—unverified
ST JOHNS ACK MACHINEVTCVTC—0—unverified
KISA VTCVTC—0—unverified
BULANDA VTCVTC—0—unverified
BUNYALA CENTRAL VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—0—unverified
BUTERE VTCVTC—0—unverified
SANGO VTCVTC—0—unverified
BUNGASI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—0—unverified
MAWE TATU VTCVTC—0—unverified
ESHIABWALI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—0—unverified
MARAMA SOUTH VTCVTC—0—unverified
SHIEYWE VTCVTC—0—unverified
ADEX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIESTTI—0—unverified
JUBILEE HARVEST COLLEGETTI—0—unverified
MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TVET INSTITUTETTI—0—unverified
EXCELLENT INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONALSTTI—0—unverified

Featured Institutions in Kakamega

FAFA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGEaccredited

FAFA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE

Technical Training Institute

, Kakamega

12 courses offered

ST ELIZABETH SCHOOL OF NURSING MUKUMUaccredited

ST ELIZABETH SCHOOL OF NURSING MUKUMU

Technical Training Institute

, Kakamega

No courses listed

CAPACITY AND TRAINING INSTITUTEaccredited

CAPACITY AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

Technical Training Institute

, Kakamega

4 courses offered

Brickhouse Technical Training Collegeaccredited

Brickhouse Technical Training College

Technical Training Institute

, Kakamega

6 courses offered

UNISON SCHOOL OF HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTYaccredited

UNISON SCHOOL OF HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY

Technical Training Institute

, Kakamega

4 courses offered

Catholic Diocese Of Kakamega - St. Mary's Medical Training Collegeaccredited

Catholic Diocese Of Kakamega - St. Mary's Medical Training College

Technical Training Institute

, Kakamega

8 courses offered

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many TVET colleges are in Kakamega?
There are 94 TVET institutions in Kakamega County — 75 public and 19 private. 67 are fully accredited by the TVET Authority (TVETA). All are listed in the table below.
What courses are available in Kakamega?
The most common courses in Kakamega are dressmaking trade test nita, tailoring trade test nita, masonry trade test nita among others. Each institution may offer different courses — check individual profiles for full course lists, fees, and entry requirements.
How much do TVET courses cost in Kakamega?
All public TVET institutions in Kakamega charge KES 67,189 per year under the Student-Centred Funding Model (SCFM). Vulnerable and extremely needy students pay nothing — the government covers 100% through scholarships and loans. Less needy students pay just 7% (about KES 4,703 per year). Private colleges set their own fees. <a href="/tvet-fees/" class="text-blue-600 underline">See the TVET fees guide &rarr;</a>
Are there public colleges in Kakamega?
Yes — Kakamega County has 75 public TVET institutions including technical training institutes and vocational training centres. These are the best colleges in Kakamega for affordable, accredited training. All public colleges charge the standardized KES 67,189 per year. Look for the green "accredited" badge.

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