Application process and admission details
- 1National ID or birth certificate
- 2Some courses may require educational certificates (KCSE, KCPE, or equivalent)
- 3Pay the application fee
Intake periods
Nairobi VTCs have three main intakes per year:
- January
- May
- September
Most centres also offer rolling admissions for short courses, meaning students can join throughout the year based on course availability.
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Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Fee: KES 35,000.00
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Electrical and Electronics Technology
Fee: KES 35,000.00
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Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Fee: KES 35,000.00
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Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Fee: KES 41,500.00
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Computer operator
Fee: KES 45,000.00
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Fashion Design and Dressmaking
Fee: KES 45,000.00
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Food and Beverage Production and Service
Fee: KES 45,000.00
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Hairdressing and Beauty
Fee: KES 45,000.00
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Plumbing and Plumbing Pipe Fitter
Fee: KES 45,000.00
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Electrical and Electronics Technology/Wireman
Fee: KES 45,000.00
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Nairobi Vocational Centres
Training areas
A Bright Future with TVET
While completing secondary education is an important milestone, it is no longer enough in today’s competitive job market. By enrolling in a TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) programme, you are unlocking the practical skills and qualifications needed to thrive. TVET prepares the youth for in-demand careers, whether through employment or self-employment, offering them the opportunity to build a stable and successful future. Unlock your potential with skills that will lead to lasting career opportunities and income.
A Bright Future with TVET
While completing secondary education is an important milestone, it is no longer enough in today’s competitive job market. By enrolling in a TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) programme, you are unlocking the practical skills and qualifications needed to thrive. TVET prepares the youth for in-demand careers, whether through employment or self-employment, offering them the opportunity to build a stable and successful future. Unlock your potential with skills that will lead to lasting career opportunities and income.