What does 'Registered Only' mean for a TVET institution?

'Registered Only' is a distinct TVETA status from 'Registered and Licensed'. It means an institution appears on the official register but has not yet completed the full licensing process. Bosansa Vocational Training Centre in Kisii currently holds this status. Prospective students should ask the institution directly about its licensing timeline before enrolling.

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

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Verified TVET Colleges in Kisii County: 38 Institutions

Q: How many TVETA-licensed colleges are in Kisii County?

As of August 2026, this directory has verified 38 institutions holding current TVETA status in Kisii County — 22 Vocational Training Centres (VTCs), 15 Technical and Vocational Colleges (TVCs), and 1 National Polytechnic.

Q: Does Kisii County have a National Polytechnic?

Yes, Kisii hosts The Kisii National Polytechnic (TVETA/PUBLIC/NP/0007/2016, licensed to March 2028). National Polytechnics are permitted under their legal order to offer training up to bachelor's degree level, a higher mandate than TVCs (up to diploma) or VTCs (up to artisan/Level 3).

Q: How often is this Kisii TVET list updated?

This directory is built from TVETA's official public registry, verified August 2026. Cross-check on tveta.go.ke before making a final enrollment decision, especially for institutions with upcoming licence expiry dates.

Every institution listed below holds a current TVETA record, sourced directly from TVETA’s official public registry. This directory maps out 38 verified colleges in Kisii County — 22 VTCs, 15 TVCs, and 1 National Polytechnic. One institution, Bosansa Vocational Training Centre, carries a different accreditation status — “Registered Only” rather than “Registered and Licensed” — indicating that it has not completed full licensing. Additionally, Kisii University TVET Institute holds a licence active through 19 April 2027. Students planning their enrolment should review these details closely.

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Full Directory — 38 Verified Colleges

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

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No.	Institution Name	Reg. No.	Cat.	Licence Expiry
1	EKERUBO TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE	TVETA/PRIVATE/VTC/0005/2025	VTC	2030-04-24
2	SOMAWISE COLLEGE	TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0006/2023	TVC	2028-01-25
3	NYAMIRA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY	TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0013/2015	TVC	2029-11-29
4	MACHOGE TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE	TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0013/2023	TVC	2028-01-25
5	ST. FRANCIS TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE – ASUMBI	TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0018/2015	TVC	2030-11-04
6	KISII IMPACT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY	TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0027/2024	TVC	2029-04-24
7	ELGON VIEW COLLEGE – KISII	TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0033/2018	TVC	2029-07-02
8	ST. CAMILLUS COLLEGE OF NURSING	TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0039/2019	TVC	2030-07-30
9	RAM TRAINING COLLEGE	TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0041/2017	TVC	2029-06-06
10	UFANISI INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY COLLEGE	TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0043/2023	TVC	2028-05-03
11	KAMEL PARK TRAINING COLLEGE	TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0075/2025	TVC	2030-04-24
12	CARELING COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRAINING	TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0093/2023	TVC	2028-10-08
13	IRUNGU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0001/2019	VTC	2030-09-03
14	RISAMWERA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0002/2023	VTC	2028-01-25
15	NYAGONYI E.L.C.K VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0003/2019	VTC	2031-03-17
16	NYAMAGESA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0004/2019	VTC	2030-10-15
17	RIATIRIMBA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0006/2019	VTC	2030-10-15
18	NYABURUMBASI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0010/2019	VTC	2030-09-09
19	NYAMONDO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0011/2019	VTC	2031-03-17
20	NYAORE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0014/2019	VTC	2030-09-22
21	NYANGUSU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0033/2020	VTC	2031-03-17
22	GETACHO VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0035/2019	VTC	2031-03-17
23	KEUMBU VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0045/2019	VTC	2030-10-15
24	ENTANKE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0062/2019	VTC	2030-09-26
25	NYASEMBE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0065/2019	VTC	2031-03-17
26	EKIOGA VOCATONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0092/2019	VTC	2030-10-15
27	ST. KIZITO NYAMAGWA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0097/2019	VTC	2030-09-26
28	NYABINYINYI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0099/2019	VTC	2031-03-17
29	KIOBEGI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0103/2019	VTC	2030-11-19
30	GOTICHAKI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0212/2019	VTC	2030-10-07
31	RAGANGA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0224/2019	VTC	2031-03-17
32	KIOGE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0242/2019	VTC	2031-03-17
33	BOSANSA VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE	TVETA/PUBLIC/VTC/0245/2019	VTC	2031-03-17 †
34	RIRAGIA TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE	TVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0009/2018	TVC	2029-03-25
35	KISII UNIVERSITY TVET INSTITUTE	TVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0013/2022	TVC	2027-04-19 ⚠
36	RIATIRIMBA TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGE	TVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0016/2021	TVC	2031-05-07
37	KEROKA TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE	TVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0017/2016	TVC	2030-01-15
38	THE KISII NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC	TVETA/PUBLIC/NP/0007/2016	NP	2028-03-30

⚠ Kisii University TVET Institute licence active through 19 April 2027. Review status as the renewal window approaches.

† Bosansa Vocational Training Centre holds “Registered Only” status, not “Registered and Licensed” — representing an earlier-stage accreditation state.

Accreditation is just one step. The institutions above are confirmed on the TVETA register, verifying they meet basic inspection criteria. However, a licence does not guarantee teaching quality, practical resources, or institutional reputation. We recommend speaking with current students and asking about graduation placement before committing.

Kisii County’s TVET Landscape

The TVET structure in Kisii County serves a wide, active population across several sub-counties. With 22 VTCs (mainly public vocational centres) and 15 TVCs, students have access to technical pathways near regions like Keroka, Ogembo, Keumbu, and Nyamache. This ward-level distribution supports access to foundational skills training without requiring long commutes to Kisii town.

The apex of the local TVET system is The Kisii National Polytechnic (TVETA/PUBLIC/NP/0007/2016), licensed to March 2028. National Polytechnics are legally permitted under their charters to offer training up to bachelor’s degree level, distinguishing them from TVCs (which train up to diploma levels) and VTCs (which focus on certificate and artisan/Level 3 vocational courses).

Specialist private TVCs also play a significant role in Kisii, particularly in healthcare and management training. Examples include St. Camillus College of Nursing, Careling College of Medical Science, and hospitality-focused programs like Ufanisi International Hospitality College.

How to Choose and Verify a College

Check Kisii University TVET Institute expiry date

Its licence runs until 19 April 2027. If you are preparing for long-term programs, keep this timeline in mind and verify progress on renewal at tveta.go.ke.

Review Bosansa VTC’s registration status

It is currently listed as “Registered Only.” Ask the management about the status of their full operational licence before payment of fees.

Coordinate your commute and training

Kisii’s VTC network spans several locations (e.g. Keumbu, Nyaburumbasi, Getacho). Confirm the exact physical campus of your chosen institution to plan logistics.

Cross-reference on the official portal

Verify registration numbers against the live directory maintained by the regulator at tveta.go.ke to confirm active operational status.

Confirm specific course approvals

An institution may be registered as a college but not yet cleared for specific professional certificates. Request to see the TVETA curriculum approval letter for your specific course.

FAQ: Verified TVET Colleges in Kisii

How many TVETA-licensed colleges are in Kisii County?

As of August 2026, this directory accounts for 38 institutions — 22 VTCs, 15 TVCs, and 1 National Polytechnic.

What is the status of Kisii University TVET Institute?

Kisii University TVET Institute (TVETA/PUBLIC/TVC/0013/2022) is registered and licensed with an active licence expiring on 19 April 2027.

What does “Registered Only” mean?

“Registered Only” is a different regulatory category indicating an institution is officially listed on the register but has not completed full operational licensing. Bosansa Vocational Training Centre currently holds this status in Kisii.

Does Kisii County have a National Polytechnic?

Yes: The Kisii National Polytechnic (TVETA/PUBLIC/NP/0007/2016), which is licensed to 30 March 2028. This institution is permitted to train and assess students up to the degree level.

How often is this Kisii TVET list updated?

The list is compiled using public records from TVETA, verified as of August 2026. Because licensing status changes based on inspections and renewals, always verify the live status on tveta.go.ke before final enrolment.

Note: VTC (Vocational Training Centre), TVC (Technical and Vocational College), and NP (National Polytechnic) are distinct classifications under TVETA. VTCs provide vocational training up to Artisan (KNQA Level 3); TVCs train up to Diploma (KNQA Level 6); National Polytechnics are permitted under legal orders to train up to the 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-kisii/

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