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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Starts on5/5/2026
Electrical and Electronics Technology
Fee: KES 35,000.00
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Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Fee: KES 41,500.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Fashion Design and Dressmaking
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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Information Communication Technology (ICT) - Diploma
Fee: KES 16,500.00
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Electrical and Electronics Technology
Fee: KES 41,700.00
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Motor Vehicle Technology
Fee: KES 41,700.00
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Food and Beverage Production and Service
Fee: KES 40,700.00
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Fashion Design and Dressmaking
Fee: KES 40,700.00
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Driving Category B (Light Vehicles)
Fee: KES 10,500.00
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Hairdressing – Grade III (NITA)
Fee: KES 10,000.00
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Beauty Therapy - Grade III (NITA)
Fee: KES 10,000.00
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Fashion Design (Dressmaking) - Grade III NITA
Fee: KES 10,000.00
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Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Fee: KES 14,500.00
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ICDL (International Certificate of Digital Literacy)
Fee: KES 0.00
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Starts on9/1/2026
Electrical Wireman – Grade III (NITA)
Fee: KES 1,000.00
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Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Fee: KES 30,000.00
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Information Communication Technology (ICT) - Craft
Fee: KES 15,000.00
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Information Communication Technology (ICT) - Grade
Fee: KES 13,500.00
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Diploma
Fee: KES 16,500.00
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Craft
Fee: KES 15,000.00
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Artisan
Fee: KES 13,500.00
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Grade
Fee: KES 13,500.00
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Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy - Artisan
Fee: KES 7,100.00
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Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy - Grade III
Fee: KES 7,100.00
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Starts on5/5/2026
Food and Beverage - Diploma
Fee: KES 21,500.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Food and Beverage - Artisan
Fee: KES 18,500.00
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Food and Beverage - Grade
Fee: KES 18,500.00
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Building Technology - Diploma
Fee: KES 16,500.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Building Technology - Craft
Fee: KES 15,000.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Welding And Fabrication - Diploma
Fee: KES 16,500.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Welding and Fabrication - Craft
Fee: KES 15,000.00
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Welding and Fabrication - Artisan
Fee: KES 13,500.00
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Welding and Fabrication - Grade
Fee: KES 13,500.00
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Automative Engineering - Diploma
Fee: KES 18,500.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Automotive Engineering - Craft
Fee: KES 17,500.00
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Automotive Engineering - Artisan
Fee: KES 16,500.00
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Automotive Engineering - Grade
Fee: KES 13,500.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Information Communication Technology (ICT) - NITA Grade III
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Information Communication Technology - NITA Grade II
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Information Communication Technology - Packages
Fee: KES 5,000.00
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Electrical and Electronics Technology
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Electrical and Electronics Technology - NITA Grade III
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Electrical and Electronics Technology -NITA Grade II
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Electrical and Electronics Technology - NITA Grade I
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy - NITA Grade III
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy - NITA Grade II
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy - NITA Grade I
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Food and Beverage (NITA Grade III)
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Food and Beverage - NITA Grade II
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Food and Beverage - Grade I
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Fashion Design and Garment Making
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Fashion Design and Garment Making - NITA Grade III
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Fashion Design and Garment Making - NITA Grade II
Fee: KES 0.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Fashion Design and Garment Making - NITA Grade I
Fee: KES 0.00
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Building and Construction Technology
Fee: KES 34,100.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Building and Construction Technology - NITA Grade III
Fee: KES 0.00
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Starts on5/4/2026
Building and Construction Technology - NITA Grade II
Fee: KES 0.00
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Building and Construction Technology - NITA Grade I
Fee: KES 0.00
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Nairobi Vocational Centres
Nairobi
Waithaka Vocational Training CentreOfafa Vocational Training CentreBahati Vocational Training CentreDandora Green Light Vocational Training CentreUmoja 1 Vocational Training CentreNairobi 30298
Kangemi Vocational Training CentreNairobi 30075
Kahawa Garrison Vocational Training CentreNairobi, 30075
Embakasi Vocational Training Centre77262 Nairobi
Mathare Vocational Training CentreTraining 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.