Technical and Vocational Institutions in Kenya: Verified Selection
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Technical and vocational education offers practical training across many fields. Entry requirements depend on the course and qualification level; TVET should not be treated simply as a fallback for one KCSE grade.
Selected institutions
The following appear as active on TVETA’s published list of institutions with a legal mandate to award qualifications. The county column follows that register and is not a list of every campus.
| Institution | Register-listed county |
|---|---|
| Bandari Maritime Academy | Mombasa |
| Kenya Forestry College | Kericho |
| Kenya Institute of Mass Communication | Nairobi |
| Kenya School of TVET | Nairobi |
| Kenya Water Institute | Nairobi |
| The Eldoret National Polytechnic | Uasin Gishu |
| The Kabete National Polytechnic | Nairobi |
| The Kaiboi National Polytechnic | Nandi |
| The Kenya Coast National Polytechnic | Mombasa |
| The Kisii National Polytechnic | Kisii |
| The Kisumu National Polytechnic | Kisumu |
| The Kitale National Polytechnic | Trans Nzoia |
This is a selected list, not an exhaustive directory of licensed TVET institutions. The TVETA list identifies a particular qualifications-awarding mandate; it should not be read as blanket approval for every course a provider might advertise.
Before applying
- Identify the exact institution, campus and course.
- Ask TVETA to confirm the relevant institution and programme status if it is unclear.
- Check the awarding or examining body and the qualification you will receive.
- Obtain the institution’s current entry requirements, fees, practical-training arrangements and admission instructions.
- Apply through the official route stated for the course and intake.
Tip: Similar names can refer to different providers. Match the institution’s official name and campus before paying an application or tuition fee.
