Message from the Principal
Welcome to Sikhendu Vocational Training Centre
"At Sikhendu Vocational Training Centre, 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."
Mr. Emmanuel Barasa
• Principal & Technical Coordinator
Direct Line: +254722100006
• sikhendu.vtc@transnzoia.go.ke
Institutional Accreditation & TVET Mandate
Sikhendu Vocational Training Centre 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 |
| No equipment records registered currently. |
Technical Instructors & Vocational Faculty
Qualified master craftsmen and instructors supervising trade workshops.
Department Technical Tutors
Certified Artisan Trainers
Trans-Nzoia County Public Service Board
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 Sikhendu Ward, accessible via all-weather road connections.
Physical Address
Sikhendu Vocational Training Centre
Campus Gate, Market Road
Sikhendu Ward, Kiminini Sub-County
Public Transport
Regular matatu and boda-boda transit available from Kitale Main Stage and sub-county trading centres.
