Institutional Profile
About Okame Technical & Vocational College
A public TVET institution in Busia County, established through the NG-CDF Teso South constituency and registered with TVETA in 2017. This page sets out the College's background, programmes, enrollment, staffing, and governance as a matter of public record.
Background
Okame Technical and Vocational College is a public institution located in Busia County, established with land purchased by the NG-CDF Teso South constituency. The College's 8-acre site, land registration No. South Teso/Chakol/818, houses a one-storey academic block constructed by the Government of Kenya, alongside dedicated workshops, training units, and farming land described below.
Department Workshops
Agriculture, Hospitality & Support Facilities
Courses Offered
Okame TVC now offers 64 courses across 8 departments, examined under CDACC, KASNEB, NITA, and MIOG NP, spanning Levels 3 to 6, Certificate, Diploma, and Driving School categories.
| Department | Courses Offered | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Mechatronics Engineering | Mechatronic Technician, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Installation Technology | 6 |
| Building and Civil Engineering | Building Technician, Civil Engineering, Water Engineering Technology, Plumbing, Masonry | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Welding Technology, Oil & Gas Pipeline Welding, Fire & Safety Technology, Automotive Engineering, Motor Vehicle Mechanics | 12 |
| Information and Communication Technology | Computer Science, ICT, Computer Operations | 5 |
| Business and Secretarial Studies | Human Resource Management, Office Administration, Project Management, Procurement Management, Store Keeping, CPA, CAMS, Accounting Technician Diploma | 13 |
| Agriculture and Environmental Studies | Agricultural Extension, General Agriculture, Pig Production, Poultry Kienyeji Production | 7 |
| Hospitality and Institutional Management | Food & Beverage Management, Food & Beverage Production (Cookery), Cosmetology, Fashion Design | 12 |
| Liberal Studies | Public Administration, Social Work | 3 |
| Driving School | Motor Cycle (Cat. A2), Light Vehicle (Cat. B) | 2 |
For entry requirements, exam bodies, and durations for every course, see the full Courses page →
Enrollment
Current enrollment — approximately 3,000 students distributed across all courses
Enrollment has grown substantially since the College's early intakes. For reference, the table below shows the last published per-course gender breakdown (13 March 2020, 426 students) — a snapshot of how enrollment was distributed by trade in the College's early years.
Staffing
The College's total staff population is 88, comprising 69 trainers and 19 support staff.
Performance Contracting
Okame TVC is engaged on Performance Contracting (PC) for the current financial year, FY 2025/2026.
Board of Governors
The College's current Board of Governors was inaugurated in 2026. The Board meets quarterly, four times a year.
NG-CDF Projects
The NG-CDF Teso South constituency has implemented three projects for the College:
- Construction of six-door pit latrines
- Provision of a College bus
- Jitume Lab — a government digital-skills facility under the national Jitume programme, equipped with networked computers (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) and broadband connectivity. It gives trainees hands-on access to ICT and online-work training, supporting digital literacy and pathways into the online gig economy alongside the College's regular ICT curriculum.
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