List of 42 Approved TVET Institutions for Certificates and Diplomas

The government of Kenya has confirmed 42 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions that are legally mandated to award certificates and diplomas.

According to the Ministry of Education, the institutions, which include national polytechnics and specialized colleges, are part of the official placement system for diploma, certificate, and artisan courses.

Approved TVET institutions are intended to strengthen quality assurance in the TVET sector and guide students toward credible training centers across the country.

Meanwhile, the clarification aims to protect learners from enrolling in unapproved institutions and to ensure that qualifications obtained are valid for employment and further education, while strengthening trust in the TVET sector.

List of 42 Approved TVET Institutions in Kenya

The following is a list of institutions legally mandated to award diplomas and certificates in Kenya.

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They include:

1. Bandari Maritime Academy
2. Bukura Agricultural College
3. Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic
4. Kenya Forestry College
5. Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
6. Kenya Red Cross Training Institute
7. Kenya School of Revenue Administration – Nairobi
8. Kenya School of TVET
9. Kenya Water Institute
10. Michuki National Polytechnic
11. Mitunguu National Polytechnic
12. Morendat Institute of Oil and Gas National Polytechnic – Nairobi
13. Nairobi National Polytechnic
14. North Eastern National Polytechnic
15. Nyandarua National Polytechnic
16. Ol’lessos National Polytechnic
17. The Baringo National Polytechnic
18. The Bumbe National Polytechnic
19. The Bungoma National Polytechnic
20. The Eldoret National Polytechnic
21. The Jeremiah Nyaga National Polytechnic
22. The Kabete National Polytechnic
23. The Kaiboi National Polytechnic
24. The Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
25. The Kericho National Polytechnic
26. The Kiambu National Polytechnic
27. The Kipsoen National Polytechnic
28. The Kisii National Polytechnic
29. The Kisiwa National Polytechnic
30. The Kisumu National Polytechnic
31. The Kitale National Polytechnic
32. The Mawego National Polytechnic
33. The Meru National Polytechnic
34. The Nyamira National Polytechnic
35. The Nyeri National Polytechnic
36. The Rift Valley National Polytechnic
37. The Shamberere National Polytechnic
38. The Siaya National Polytechnic
39. The Sigalagala National Polytechnic
40. The Taita Taveta National Polytechnic
41. The Tseikuru National Polytechnic
42. Wildlife Research and Training Institute

KUCCPS Announces Reporting Dates For TVET Students

Elsewhere, the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) previously announced that applicants for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs will begin reporting to their colleges in May 2026.

In a statement on April 8, 2026, KUCCPS also noted that students placed in degree programs will begin joining their respective schools in September.

“Whereas applicants for degree programs will join universities from September, those applying for TVET programs will be able to report to their respective colleges starting May, since TVET placement is continuous,” read part of the statement.

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The placement body stated that programs are open to candidates who sat KCSE exams between 2000 and 2025 and achieved grades from A to E.

How to Apply for TVET Courses

To apply for a TVET course, follow the following steps:

• Visit the official KUCCPS student portal: students.kuccps.ac.ke.
• Log in using your KCSE index number, KCSE exam year, and password.
• For most applicants, the default password is the KCPE index number or birth certificate number used during KCSE registration.
• Navigate to the TVET Courses application section on the dashboard.
• Open the TVET application window.
• Browse available programs in institutions such as National Polytechnics, Technical Training Institutes, and Institutes of Science and Technology.
• Use the course search tool to filter by program name, institution, or qualification level.
• Select the course you want to apply for.
• Confirm the program code and institution before submitting.
• Ensure all course details are correct, then submit your application through the portal.
• Wait for placement results, which are published on the same portal after the application deadline once KUCCPS has processed applications.