TVET Colleges in Tharaka Nithi 2026

31institutions — 25 public, 6 private

Looking for a TVET college in Tharaka Nithi County? You have 31 options — from national polytechnics to vocational training centres. 20 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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31

Total Institutions

20

Accredited by TVETA

25

Public Colleges

6

Private Colleges

Popular Courses in Tharaka Nithi

Masonry Trade Test Nita(11)Dressmaking Trade Test Nita(9)Tailoring Trade Test Nita(9)Electrical Wireman Trade Test Nita(7)Motor Vehicle Mechanics Trade Test Nita(6)Hairdressing Trade Test Nita(6)

All TVET Institutions in Tharaka Nithi

InstitutionTypeTownCoursesFeesStatus
PRESBYTERIAN TECHNICAL COLLEGE RUBATETTI—10—accredited
MARSHILL TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL CENTRETTI—34—accredited
PCEA CHOGORIA HOSPITAL CLIVE IRVINE COLLEGE OF NURSINGTTI—6—accredited
Kieganguru Vocational Training CenterVTC—4—accredited
Karuguaru Vocational Training CentreVTC—3—accredited
Makutano Vocational Training CentreVTC—1—accredited
MCK Kibuka Vocational Training CentreVTC—0—accredited
NDUNGURI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—2—accredited
MUTHAMBI YOUTH POLYTECHNICVTC—9—accredited
CIAMAKIE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—0—accredited
IBIRIGA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—0—accredited
Kajiampau Vocational Training CentreVTC—8—accredited
MUGUMANGO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—7—accredited
MUNGONI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—6—accredited
RUBATE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—6—accredited
ACK UTHAINI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—1—accredited
MARIMANTI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—7—accredited
NGURUKI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—1—accredited
Kiini Technical and Vocational CollegeTTI—0—accredited
Muraga Technical and Vocational CollegeTTI—71—accredited
ST PETERS KANJUKI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—0—unverified
DETRA COLLEGETTI—0—unverified
FREMA INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS STUDIESTTI—0—unverified
NICA KARIGINI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—0—unverified
WERU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—0—unverified
KAGONGOGACEKE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—0—unverified
AIC KITHURU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—0—unverified
MUBUKURO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—0—unverified
ST. STEPHEN KIGWAMBURA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERVTC—0—unverified
THARAKA UNIVERSITY TVET DIRECTORATETTI—0—unverified
KIINI INDUSTRIAL TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTETTI—0—unverified

Featured Institutions in Tharaka Nithi

PRESBYTERIAN TECHNICAL COLLEGE RUBATEaccredited

PRESBYTERIAN TECHNICAL COLLEGE RUBATE

Technical Training Institute

, Tharaka Nithi

10 courses offered

MARSHILL TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL CENTREaccredited

MARSHILL TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL CENTRE

Technical Training Institute

, Tharaka Nithi

34 courses offered

PCEA CHOGORIA HOSPITAL CLIVE IRVINE COLLEGE OF NURSINGaccredited

PCEA CHOGORIA HOSPITAL CLIVE IRVINE COLLEGE OF NURSING

Technical Training Institute

, Tharaka Nithi

6 courses offered

Kieganguru Vocational Training Centeraccredited

Kieganguru Vocational Training Center

Vocational Training Centre

, Tharaka Nithi

4 courses offered

Karuguaru Vocational Training Centreaccredited

Karuguaru Vocational Training Centre

Vocational Training Centre

, Tharaka Nithi

3 courses offered

Makutano Vocational Training Centreaccredited

Makutano Vocational Training Centre

Vocational Training Centre

, Tharaka Nithi

1 course offered

Frequently Asked Questions

How many TVET colleges are in Tharaka Nithi?
There are 31 TVET institutions in Tharaka Nithi County — 25 public and 6 private. 20 are fully accredited by the TVET Authority (TVETA). All are listed in the table below.
What courses are available in Tharaka Nithi?
The most common courses in Tharaka Nithi are masonry trade test nita, dressmaking trade test nita, tailoring 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 Tharaka Nithi?
All public TVET institutions in Tharaka Nithi 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 Tharaka Nithi?
Yes — Tharaka Nithi County has 25 public TVET institutions including technical training institutes and vocational training centres. These are the best colleges in Tharaka Nithi 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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