TVETA and KUCCPS records indicate that several colleges in Embu County are duly registered and accredited to admit learners from across the regional divide. Featured on top are technical training institutions, vocational centers, and polytechnics offering opportunities for students seeking practical and professional skills.
Prospective students should compare courses, entry requirements, fees and accreditation before choosing an institution.
Whether you are looking for hands-on technical skills, vocational training, professional courses, teacher training or specialized programs, Embu County offers diverse options suited to all career paths.
It is located about one kilometer from Embu town, along the Embu–Meru highway behind Embu Level Five Hospital.
Telephone
0791573515
Founded
1987
Website
www.kmtc.ac.ke
Applicants submit applications online through the KMTC portal for health-science certificate and diploma programmes, and they can email [email protected] for campus questions.
2. University of Embu TVET Institute
Housed within the University of Embu, this TVET institute sits along the Nairobi–Meru Road a few kilometers from Embu town.
Telephone
0115 791 601
Founded
2022
Website
www.uoemtvet.embuni.ac.ke
Students choose certificate, diploma and professional programmes in accounting, business, community health and nutrition, agriculture, hospitality and information technology, with intakes in January, May and September.
3. Don Bosco Embu Technical Institute
Don Bosco Embu Technical Institute teaches hands-on trades on Kiritiri Road, about seven kilometers from Embu town, and the Salesians of Don Bosco founded it.
P.O. Box
1121-60100, Embu
Founded
1983
Website
www.donboscoembu.org
Trainees pick one-year courses in carpentry, electrical work, fitting, turning, welding, motor vehicle mechanics, agriculture, masonry and plumbing.
The Government of Kenya established it through the State Department for TVET.
Telephone
+254 797 899 823
Founded
2022
Website
www.mbeerenorthtvc.ac.ke
Learners enroll in artisan, craft and diploma levels in electrical engineering, building and civil engineering, automotive engineering, fashion design, food and beverage, agriculture, ICT and hairdressing.
6. Manyatta Technical and Vocational College
Manyatta Technical and Vocational College trains skilled technicians at Gaturi South in Manyatta Constituency, and the Government of Kenya runs it as a public TVET college.
P.O. Box
2824-60100, Embu
Founded
2021
Website
www.manyattatvc.ac.ke
Departments cover engineering, hospitality, fashion and cosmetology, building and civil engineering, and computing and informatics, and students can apply through KUCCPS or the college website.
7. KIM Embu Campus
Kenya Institute of Management, KIM Embu Campus, delivers management and professional training in Embu, and the Kenya Institute of Management established the campus.
Telephone
0799308869
Founded
2018
Website
www.kim.ac.ke
TVETA licenses the campus under TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0024/2018, and so, applicants can confirm current programmes and contacts with the campus directly.
8. Wanjau Technical Institute
Wanjau Technical Institute offers private technical training in Embu, and public records do not name its founders.
P.O. Box
332-60100, Embu
Founded
2017
Website
www.wanjautechnicalcollege.co.ke
Prospective students should confirm current courses and fees with the institute, since TVETA records list it under TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0086/2017.
9. Ishiara Vocational Training Centre
Ishiara Vocational Training Centre offers public vocational training in Embu County, and public records do not name its founders.
Students seeking enrolment should contact the Embu County education office or the center itself to confirm available courses and intake dates.
Full list of Top 55 colleges in Embu County
Achievers College of Professionals
Bonicare Training Institute
Celebrity Vocational Training College
Don Bosco Embu Technical Institute
Embu Accountancy Training College
Embu College
Embu College of Professional Studies
Ena Vocational Training Centre
Evurore Vocational Training Centre
Fidenza School of Nursing – Embu
Gachoka Vocational Training Centre
Gachuriri Vocational Training Centre
Gakima Vocational Training Centre
Gaturi Vocational Training Centre
Gichiche Vocational Training Centre
Glamourland School of Hair Design and Beauty Therapy
Hunter College of Health Sciences – Embu
Institute for Disability Training – Runyenjes
Intraglobal Training Institute – Embu Campus
Ishiara Vocational Training Centre
Johnsline College of Professionals
Kagaari North Vocational Training Centre
Kagaari South Vocational Training Centre
Kangaru Polytechnic
Kangaru Youth Polytechnic
Kanorori Vocational Training Centre
Kanyuambora Vocational Training Centre
Karurumo Vocational Training Centre
Kenya Institute of Management – Embu Campus
Kenya Medical Training College – Embu Campus
Kenya School of Government – Embu Campus
Kiambere Vocational Training Centre
Kianjokoma Vocational Training Centre
Kianjuri Vocational Training Centre
Kiritiri Vocational Training Centre
Kithimu Vocational Training Centre
Kivue Vocational Training Centre
Manyatta Technical and Vocational College
Mavuria Vocational Training Centre
Mbeere North Technical and Vocational College
Munyori Vocational Training Centre
Mwea Vocational Training Centre – Embu
Mweawango Institute of Technology
Nembure Vocational Training Centre
Nembure Youth Polytechnic
North Coast Medical Training College – Embu Campus
Nthawa Vocational Training Centre
Optident Dental and Technical Institute
Runyenjes Technical and Vocational College
Rwika Technical Institute
Siakago Vocational Training Centre
St. Mark’s Teachers Training College – Kigari
The Jeremiah Nyaga National Polytechnic
University of Embu TVET Institute
Wanjau Technical and Professional Training Institute
There are even more colleges in Embu County with an estimated population of about 650,000 residents. The featured higher learning centers are spread widely across the four constituencies and 20 wards.
Colleges across constituencies in Embu County
No
Constituency
Pop
1
Manyatta
181k
2
Runyenjes
155k
3
Mbeere South
164k
4
Mbeere North
110k
609k
In conclusion, the discussed colleges and technical institutions in Embu County provide learners with a wide range of opportunities in technical, vocational, professional, medical, business and teacher training. Call your preferred institution today to secure placement.
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