Message from the Principal
Welcome to Kitale Vocational Training Center
"At Kitale Vocational Training Center, we provide high-calibre practical vocational training that empowers youth with marketable artisan skills. Supported by the County Government of Trans-Nzoia, our modern workshops and experienced instructors ensure every graduate is ready for employment or self-enterprise."
Eng. John Wekesa
• Principal & Technical Coordinator
Direct Line: +254722100001
• kitale.vtc@transnzoia.go.ke
Institutional Accreditation & TVET Mandate
Kitale Vocational Training Center is a fully accredited Vocational Training Centre registered under the Trans-Nzoia County Department of Education & Technical Training and vetted by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA). We offer artisan courses bridging the technical skills gap across Trans-Nzoia.
NITA Testing Centre
Certified host centre for national Grade III, II, and I artisan examinations.
County Capitation Grant
Every enrolled trainee receives KSh 15,000 annual subsidy from the County Government.
Workshop Safety Standards
Industrial standard PPE, fire suppression systems, and first-aid response units.
Workshop Machinery & Technical Assets
Tools and equipment allocated by the County Government of Trans-Nzoia to maintain practical workshop excellence.
| Equipment Name |
Category |
Serial No. |
Status |
| Heavy Duty Hydraulic 2-Post Vehicle Lift 4.0T |
Automotive |
EQ-LIFT-002 |
Operational
|
| Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tool OBD-II |
Electronics |
EQ-DIAG-003 |
Operational
|
| Industrial 3-Phase Lathe Machine 1000mm |
Machinery |
EQ-LATH-001 |
Operational
|
| Digital Inverter MIG/TIG Welding Machine 250A |
Welding |
EQ-WELD-004 |
Under Repair
|
Technical Instructors & Vocational Faculty
Qualified master craftsmen and instructors supervising trade workshops.
Eng. Festus Wafula
Senior Technical Instructor
TVET Higher National Diploma
Madam Beatrice Chebet
Senior Technical Instructor
TVET Higher National Diploma
Mr. Josephat Simiyu
Senior Technical Instructor
TVET Higher National Diploma
County Polytechnic Leagues & Artisan Student Life
Active participation in co-curricular competitions organized by the Department of Education.
Inter-Polytechnic Football Cup
Annual football and netball championship hosted every third term at Kitale Showground.
Annual TVET Skills Competition
Artisan welding, carpentry, and electrical demonstration showcase with county cash prizes.
Artisan Music & Drama Club
Traditional folk song, choir, and theatre performances at county and national levels.
Campus Location & Directions
Situated in Kitale Town Ward, accessible via all-weather road connections.
Physical Address
Kitale Vocational Training Center
Campus Gate, Market Road
Kitale Town Ward, Kiminini Sub-County
Public Transport
Regular matatu and boda-boda transit available from Kitale Main Stage and sub-county trading centres.
