Verified TVET Colleges in Kiambu County: All TVETA-Licensed Institutions

Verified TVET Colleges in Kiambu County: All 38 TVETA-Licensed Institutions (2026)
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Verified TVET Colleges in Kiambu County: All 38 Institutions

Every institution below holds a current, valid TVETA licence, sourced from TVETA’s official public registry. The list covers 38 verified colleges in Kiambu County — 6 VTCs and 32 TVCs — spread across Thika, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Limuru, and surrounding towns. Registration numbers, category, and licence renewal year are included for each, so you can confirm accreditation before you enroll or pay fees. Kiambu is Kenya’s second-largest TVET county after Nairobi.

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Full Directory — 38 Verified Colleges

All institutions listed hold valid TVETA licences. Renewal year is shown for reference.

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No.Institution NameReg. No.CategoryTypeRenews
1Fanisi Technical Training CollegeTVETA/PRIVATE/VTC/0002/2024VTCPrivate2029
2Melbren Healthcare Training CollegeTVETA/PRIVATE/VTC/0004/2024VTCPrivate2029
3MERCY CARE TRAINING CENTRETVETA/PRIVATE/VTC/0005/2024VTCPrivate2029
4Tante African Studios Vocational Training CentreTVETA/PRIVATE/VTC/0006/2023VTCPrivate2028
5ST KIZITO VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE – GITHURAITVETA/PRIVATE/VTC/0008/2019VTCPrivate2029
6NAGREGO TECHNICAL TRAINING COLLEGETVETA/PRIVATE/VTC/0004/2025VTCPrivate2030
7AFRICAN MILLING SCHOOLTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0004/2016TVCPrivate2026
8CHRISTIAN INDUSTRIAL TRAINING COLLEGE – THIKATVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0001/2014TVCPrivate2028
9EXCEL INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONALSTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0003/2020TVCPrivate2030
10LIIT TECHNICAL COLLEGETVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0003/2022TVCPrivate2027
11MILESTONE INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIESTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0004/2020TVCPrivate2030
12Alika Medical Training CollegeTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0005/2024TVCPrivate2029
13Brooke Wood Institute of Professional StudiesTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0008/2024TVCPrivate2029
14Candy College of Beauty and Applied Sciences – RuakaTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0008/2025TVCPrivate2030
15Chania Medical Training CollegeTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0009/2026TVCPrivate2031
16Climax Beauty CollegeTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0010/2024TVCPrivate2029
17Libu Training InstituteTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0011/2022TVCPrivate2027
18KENYA INSTITUTE OF ORGANIC FARMINGTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0018/2017TVCPrivate2028
19KIVULI COLLEGETVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0021/2017TVCPrivate2027
20KIAMBU INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS STUDIESTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0023/2018TVCPrivate2030
21EAST AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF HOMECARE MANAGEMENTTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0024/2019TVCPrivate2029
22Umma University TVET InstituteTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0024/2023TVCPrivate2028
23HEMLAND COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL STUDIES – THIKA ARCADETVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0025/2016TVCPrivate2029
24Kimlea Hospitality Training CollegeTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0025/2024TVCPrivate2029
25INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF TECHNOLOGYTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0027/2016TVCPrivate2029
26LEONARD FOX THEOLOGY TRAINING COLLEGETVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0027/2025TVCPrivate2030
27JODAN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY – THIKATVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0028/2016TVCPrivate2027
28IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCESTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0031/2021TVCPrivate2031
29Theophilus Theological InstituteTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0031/2023TVCPrivate2028
30KENYA SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0033/2016TVCPrivate2028
31EQUIP AFRICA INSTITUTE – THIKA CENTERTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0034/2019TVCPrivate2029
32THIKA COLLEGE OF EXCELLENCETVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0034/2022TVCPrivate2027
33Kairo College of Leadership and HospitalityTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0034/2023TVCPrivate2028
34Mercylife CollegeTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0034/2025TVCPrivate2030
35Starehe Technical Training CollegeTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0034/2026TVCPrivate2031
36KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT – THIKA BRANCHTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0036/2019TVCPrivate2029
37Starwan Technical InstituteTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0035/2026TVCPrivate2031
38Thika Talents Technical CollegeTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0037/2026TVCPrivate2031
Accreditation isn’t the whole picture. Every college above holds a valid TVETA licence — officially accredited, inspected, and meeting TVETA teaching standards. But a valid licence doesn’t reflect teaching quality, facilities, or reputation. Visit the college, talk to current students, and ask about exam pass rates and job placement before you enroll.

Kiambu County’s TVET Landscape

Kiambu County is Kenya’s second-largest TVET county with 38 licensed institutions, driven by its proximity to Nairobi and the economic corridor running through Thika, Ruiru, Ruaka, and Kikuyu. The county’s colleges cluster heavily in Thika town — which hosts Jodan College of Technology, Thika College of Excellence, Hemland College, and Equip Africa Institute — reflecting the town’s industrial and commercial base.

Kiambu’s TVET mix is weighted toward Technical and Vocational Colleges (TVCs), which offer certificate and diploma programmes. Medical and health sciences training is particularly well represented, with institutions like Imperial College of Medical and Health Sciences, Alika Medical Training College, Melbren Healthcare Training College, and Chania Medical Training College all holding valid licences. Hospitality, theology, and beauty training round out the county’s profile.

⚠ One College Nearing Renewal

African Milling School (TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0004/2016) has a licence expiry of November 2026. Its licence was valid as of August 2026 but prospective students should verify its renewal status directly with TVETA before enrolling for 2027 programmes.

How to Choose and Verify a College

1

Search and compare colleges

Use the search box above to find colleges by name, and filter by VTC or TVC to narrow options to your programme type.

2

Verify accreditation

All colleges on this list hold valid TVETA licences as of August 2026. For extra confidence, check tveta.go.ke directly or use our WhatsApp verification service.

3

Confirm licence covers your study period

Before paying fees, ask the college to show you their current TVETA licence certificate and confirm it remains valid for the full duration of your course.

4

Check exam body recognition

Confirm whether your intended programme is assessed by KNEC or another recognised examining body — and that the college is registered for that specific course, not just generally licensed.

FAQ: Verified TVET Colleges in Kiambu

How many TVETA-licensed colleges are in Kiambu County?

As of August 2026, Kiambu County has 38 institutions holding valid TVETA licences — 6 Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) and 32 Technical and Vocational Colleges (TVCs). Kiambu is the second-largest TVET county in Kenya after Nairobi.

Which towns in Kiambu have the most TVET colleges?

Thika has the highest concentration of TVETA-licensed colleges in Kiambu County, including Jodan College of Technology, Thika College of Excellence, Hemland College, and Equip Africa Institute Thika. Ruiru, Kikuyu, Ruaka, and Limuru also have multiple licensed institutions.

What does “Registered and Licensed” mean?

It means the college holds a current, valid TVETA licence. The institution has been inspected and meets TVETA standards for teaching and student support, so certificates earned there are officially recognised. “Registered Only” institutions have not yet been licensed and should be approached with caution.

Why don’t I see a college I know on this list?

This page only shows colleges currently registered and licensed in Kiambu County. A missing college may have an expired licence pending renewal, may be operating under a different county classification, or may not be registered with TVETA at all. Contact us on WhatsApp for a verification check.

How often is this list updated?

This directory is built from TVETA’s official public registry, verified August 2026. Licence statuses change as institutions renew or face compliance issues. Cross-check on tveta.go.ke before making a final enrollment decision.

Is a Kiambu college certificate valid nationally?

Yes. TVETA licences are national, not county-specific. A certificate from a properly licensed Kiambu college carries the same national recognition as one from any other TVETA-accredited institution across Kenya.

Note: VTC (Vocational Training Centre) and TVC (Technical and Vocational College) are both TVETA-recognised categories. The right choice depends on the programme level and qualification you are pursuing. TVCs typically offer higher-level certificate and diploma programmes.

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Data sourced from TVETA’s official public registry. Verified August 2026. URL: mycyber.co.ke/tveta/verified-colleges-kiambu/

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