Kigumo Technical and Vocational College (Kigumo TVC) is a TVETA-accredited public TVET institution in Kigumo, Murang'a County, Kenya. The college runs three intakes per year (January, May, and September) for Artisan, Certificate, and Diploma programmes. Applications are free and open online, via KUCCPS, or by walking in to the admissions office.
Choose the application route that works best for you. All routes lead to the same quality education.
Everything you need to know about government-sponsored placement.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) places students in TVET institutions based on KCSE performance and cluster subject requirements. For technical courses, relevant cluster subjects include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English and Geography.
Visit the KUCCPS website → for application deadlines and cluster point requirements. Government-sponsored students pay heavily subsidised fees under the TVET Fund.
We run three intakes per year. Apply before the deadline to secure your place.
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Minimum qualifications for each programme level. Contact us if you have questions about your eligibility.
KCSE Mean Grade C- and above with relevant cluster subjects. Specific requirements vary by course.
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) and above. Some programs may require D+ with relevant subjects.
KCSE Mean Grade D- (Minus) and above, or equivalent CBET Level 3 qualification.
KCPE Certificate or its equivalent. Open to all with basic literacy and numeracy skills.
No minimum academic requirements. Our short courses are open to everyone — beginners, working professionals, and skills upgraders alike.
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Kigumo TVC welcomes students from across East Africa and the world. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
International applicants must have their academic certificates equated by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA). Student passes can be processed through the Department of Immigration.
Contact our admissions office at admissions@kigumotvc.ac.ke for a personalised guide on the international student application process.
Contact KNQA to have your foreign certificates recognised before applying.
We assist with the student pass process through the Department of Immigration.
On-campus and off-campus housing options are available for international students.
A dedicated admissions officer guides you through every step of the process.
Can't find your answer here? Contact the admissions office or call 0769 394 273.
There are three ways to apply: online via the Apply page (free, takes about 10 minutes), in person at the college admissions office, or through KUCCPS for government-sponsored placement (search for "Kigumo Technical Training Institute").
Diploma programmes require a KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) and above, with relevant cluster subjects depending on the course. Certificate programmes require D (Plain) and above; Craft Certificate D- (Minus); Artisan programmes require a KCPE certificate or equivalent.
Fees are KES 22,392 per module. Government-sponsored students admitted through KUCCPS pay heavily subsidised rates under the TVET Fund. Download the full fee structure from the Downloads page.
Kigumo TVC runs three intakes per year: January, May, and September. Check the intake dates table above or contact the admissions office at 0769 394 273 for the current application deadline.
Yes. Online and walk-in applications to Kigumo TVC are completely free — there is no application fee.
Yes. International applicants from East Africa and beyond are welcome. Foreign certificates must first be equated by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA). Contact admissions@kigumotvc.ac.ke for guidance on the international application process.