Verified TVET Colleges in Kakamega County

Verified TVET Colleges in Kakamega County: 68 TVETA-Licensed Institutions (2026)
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Verified TVET Colleges in Kakamega County: 68 Institutions

Every institution below holds a current TVETA record, sourced directly from TVETA’s official public registry. This list covers 68 verified colleges in Kakamega County — 44 VTCs, 22 TVCs, and 2 National Polytechnics, the densest county-polytechnic and VTC network of any county reviewed so far. One institution — Bukura Agricultural College — has a licence expiring 25 August 2026, roughly two weeks from now. If you are considering Bukura, verify its renewal status immediately before enrolling. A second institution, St. Jerome Savane VTC, carries a different status entirely — “Registered Only” rather than “Registered and Licensed” — meaning it has not yet completed full accreditation.

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Full Directory — 68 Verified Colleges

All institutions confirmed against the TVETA register as of August 2026. Expiry dates shown.

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No.Institution NameReg. No.Cat.Licence Expiry
1FAFA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGETVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0001/2018TVC2029-07-02
2ST ELIZABETH SCHOOL OF NURSING MUKUMUTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0002/2018TVC2029-06-02
3CAPACITY AND TRAINING INSTITUTETVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0002/2020TVC2030-04-17
4BRICKHOUSE TECHNICAL TRAINING COLLEGETVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0007/2024TVC2029-04-24
5UNISON SCHOOL OF HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTYTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0009/2018TVC2029-07-02
6CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF KAKAMEGA – ST. MARY’S MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGETVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0009/2024TVC2029-04-24
7ST JUDES TECHNICAL COLLEGETVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0017/2015TVC2030-10-14
8LEBEN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGYTVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0046/2023TVC2028-05-03
9GOEBAY TRAINING INSTITUTETVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0123/2024TVC2029-07-31
10KILIMO TRAINING INSTITUTE OF PERMACULTURETVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0123/2025TVC2030-07-28
11MAURICE OMULUBI THEOLOGICAL TRAINING COLLEGETVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0124/2025TVC2030-07-28
12S.A. CHOMBELI COUNTY POLYTECHNICTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0001/2018VTC2029-10-04
13MABANGA YOUTH POLYTECHNICTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0009/2015VTC2029-08-22
14LUMAKANDA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRETVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0016/2025VTC2030-11-05
15IMANGA COUNTY POLYTECHNICTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0021/2024VTC2029-07-31
16MUMBETSA COUNTY POLYTECHNICTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0037/2018VTC2029-07-02
17BUTSOTSO CENTRAL COUNTY POLYTECHNICTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0040/2024VTC2029-10-28
18SOLONGO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0115/2016VTC2029-03-25
19ST. PETERS EMULAKHA POLYTECHNICTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0118/2016VTC2029-09-29
20KABRAS COUNTY VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0123/2016VTC2029-08-22
21LUGALA COUNTY VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0127/2016VTC2029-09-29
22SHILOLAVAKHALI COUNTY VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0130/2016VTC2029-08-22
23BUSHIANGALA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0133/2019VTC2029-07-02
24ST. MAURICE MWIRA COUNTY VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0134/2016VTC2031-05-26
25KAKAMEGA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0134/2019VTC2029-08-22
26MADALA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0135/2019VTC2030-02-27
27MAGALE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0136/2019VTC2030-04-25
28ST.GERALDS SHITAHO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0137/2019VTC2031-04-22
29CHEKALINI COUNTY POLYTECHNICTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0138/2019VTC2030-04-25
30KHWISERO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0139/2019VTC2029-09-28
31WEST ISUKHA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0141/2019VTC2030-04-25
32ST PAUL’S SHIANDA COUNTY POLYTECHNICTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0144/2019VTC2031-05-07
33ST. ANNS INDANGALASIA COUNTY POLYTECHNICTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0145/2019VTC2030-04-25
34MALAVA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0146/2019VTC2031-05-05
35SIKULU VTCTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0147/2019VTC2031-03-10
36ST TERESA MALAVA VTCTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0150/2019VTC2029-07-02
37MUNDEKU VTCTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0151/2019VTC2031-05-13
38MKHURU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0153/2019VTC2029-07-02
39ST. PAULS MUTUA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0154/2019VTC2030-04-25
40SHITOLI COUNTY POLYTECHNICTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0155/2019VTC2029-08-22
41BINYENYA VTCTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0156/2019VTC2029-08-22
42BURUNDU VTCTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0159/2019VTC2029-10-01
43MAUTUMA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0160/2016VTC2029-07-23
44SHAGUNGU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0162/2016VTC2031-02-02
45LUNGANYIRO VTCTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0162/2019VTC2030-10-14
46ST. JEROME SAVANE VTCTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0164/2019VTC2030-01-28 †
47CHEPTULI COUNTY POLYTECHNICTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0165/2019VTC2029-08-19
48ITUMBU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0166/2019VTC2029-08-19
49MATIOLI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0167/2019VTC2030-03-28
50MATAWA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0180/2019VTC2031-02-19
51SIKULU PAG VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0185/2019VTC2031-01-15
52KIMANGETI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0199/2019VTC2029-07-02
53MANDA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE – KAKAMEGATVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0260/2019VTC2029-08-22
54MARAKUSI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0266/2019VTC2029-08-22
55MURHANDA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTERTVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0268/2019VTC2029-09-29
56CHEVAYWA TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTETVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0003/2022TVC2027-01-26
57BUKURA AGRICULTURAL COLLEGETVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0005/2016TVC2026-08-25 ⚠
58NAVAKHOLO TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGETVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0006/2021TVC2031-02-27
59BUSHIANGALA TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTETVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0008/2016TVC2028-05-03
60KHWISERO TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGETVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0017/2023TVC2028-07-30
61KONGONI TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGETVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0022/2021TVC2031-04-28
62WANGA TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGETVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0025/2020TVC2030-07-14
63BUTERE TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGETVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0029/2018TVC2029-09-23
64MUMIAS WEST TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTETVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0030/2017TVC2029-10-10
65SABATIA TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGETVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0039/2017TVC2029-03-25
66RURAL CRAFT TRAINING CENTRE – NYS TURBOTVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0045/2016TVC2027-08-15
67THE SIGALAGALA NATIONAL POLYTECHNICTVETA/PUBLIC/NP/0002/2017NP2028-01-25
68THE SHAMBERERE NATIONAL POLYTECHNICTVETA/PUBLIC/NP/0010/2024NP2029-01-17

⚠ Bukura Agricultural College licence expires 25 August 2026 — around two weeks away. Confirm status before enrolling.

† St. Jerome Savane VTC holds “Registered Only” status, not “Registered and Licensed” — a different, earlier-stage accreditation state.

Accreditation isn’t the whole picture. Every fully-licensed college above meets TVETA inspection standards. But a valid licence doesn’t tell you about teaching quality, facilities, or reputation. Visit the college, speak to current students, and ask about exam pass rates before you enroll.

Kakamega County’s TVET Landscape

Kakamega is Kenya’s most densely populated county, and its TVET footprint reflects that scale directly: 44 VTCs — almost all public county polytechnics and community vocational centres — make it the largest VTC network of any county in this series so far. Names like Chekalini, Shitoli, Cheptuli, and Chevaywa show a network built ward-by-ward across sub-counties including Malava, Khwisero, Butere, Navakholo, Lurambi, and Mumias, rather than concentrated in Kakamega town.

At the top end, Kakamega hosts two National Polytechnics — The Sigalagala National Polytechnic (licensed to January 2028) and The Shamberere National Polytechnic (licensed to January 2029) — more than most counties in the register. National Polytechnics carry a higher legal mandate than TVCs or VTCs, permitted to train up to bachelor’s degree level.

Agriculture and health sciences stand out among the specialist TVCs: Bukura Agricultural College is one of Kenya’s most established agricultural training institutions. On the health side, FAFA Medical Training College, St. Elizabeth School of Nursing Mukumu, Leben College of Health Sciences and Technology, and the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega’s St. Mary’s Medical Training College form a strong cluster of nursing and medical training providers.

How to Choose and Verify a College

1

Check Bukura Agricultural College immediately

Its licence expires 25 August 2026 — about two weeks from now. If you are considering Bukura, search TVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0005/2016 on tveta.go.ke before taking any further steps.

2

Understand St. Jerome Savane VTC’s status

It shows as “Registered Only” rather than “Registered and Licensed.” Ask the institution directly where it stands in the licensing process before enrolling.

3

Match the college to your sub-county

Kakamega’s public VTCs are spread across Malava, Khwisero, Butere, Navakholo, Lurambi, Mumias, and other sub-counties. Confirm which sub-county an institution sits in before planning your commute.

4

Verify reg. number on tveta.go.ke

Cross-check any registration number from this list against the live TVETA register at tveta.go.ke to confirm the licence remains active.

5

Confirm your specific course is covered

A college may be generally licensed but not registered to offer the specific programme you want. Ask for the TVETA approval letter for your intended course before paying fees.

FAQ: Verified TVET Colleges in Kakamega

How many TVETA-licensed colleges are in Kakamega County?

As of August 2026, this directory has verified 68 institutions — 44 VTCs, 22 TVCs, and 2 National Polytechnics — the densest network of public county polytechnics and VTCs reviewed in this series so far.

Is Bukura Agricultural College still TVETA-licensed?

Bukura Agricultural College (TVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0005/2016) currently holds a valid licence, but it expires 25 August 2026 — only about two weeks from the verification date of this list. Confirm renewal status on tveta.go.ke immediately before enrolling or paying fees.

What does “Registered Only” mean?

“Registered Only” is a different TVETA status from “Registered and Licensed” — it means the institution is on the official register but has not yet completed full licensing. St. Jerome Savane VTC (TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0164/2019) currently holds this status in Kakamega.

Does Kakamega County have a National Polytechnic?

Yes, two: The Sigalagala National Polytechnic (licensed to January 2028) and The Shamberere National Polytechnic (licensed to January 2029). National Polytechnics are permitted to offer training up to bachelor’s degree level, a higher mandate than TVCs (up to diploma) or VTCs (up to artisan/Level 3).

How often is this Kakamega TVET 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. Always cross-check on tveta.go.ke before a final enrollment decision.

Note: VTC (Vocational Training Centre), TVC (Technical and Vocational College), and NP (National Polytechnic) are all TVETA-recognised categories. VTCs offer training at basic levels up to Artisan (KNQA Level 3), TVCs offer training up to Diploma (KNQA Level 6), while National Polytechnics are permitted under their legal order to offer training up to bachelor’s degree level.

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

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