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Dr. Jane Wanjiru
Chief Principal & CEO
Institutional leadership, strategic partnerships, and quality assurance across training programs.
Strategic oversight
Industry collaboration
Student-centred growth
Quality training standards
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Practical skills, real pathways, and a campus built for hands-on learning.
Laikipia West Technical and Vocational College
Train in computing, construction, electrical, cosmetology, and business through CDACC-accredited, competency-based programs designed for the modern workforce.
150+
Students
CDACC
Accredited
26
Courses
80%
Practical
150+Students
26Courses
5Departments
30+Staff
The Principal
Principal
Principal's statement
A message from college leadership
“Welcome to Laikipia West Technical and Vocational College. We are committed to providing quality, competency-based education and training that equips our students with practical skills for the modern workforce.”
Our commitment is to pair strong values with practical training, so every learner can graduate with the confidence, discipline, and competence needed in today's workplace.
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Our Partners
We work with education, assessment, financing, and community institutions that support practical training pathways.
Partnerships strengthen attachments, accreditation, student support, and pathways from training into meaningful work.
Leadership
Management Team
Meet the team guiding academic delivery, student support, and day-to-day college operations at LWTVC.
Mr. Paul Kariuki
Deputy Principal, Administration
Campus operations, finance coordination, procurement support, and institutional systems.
Ms. Mercy Njeri
Deputy Principal, Academics
Curriculum delivery, examinations, timetabling, and continuous academic improvement.
Ms. Esther Kinyua
Human Resource & Student Affairs
Staff welfare, student support, guidance, and day-to-day learner experience.
Training pathways
Explore our departments
Five specialized departments offering 26 courses across technical, vocational, and business disciplines.
Student advantage
Training designed for the workplace
We combine accredited learning with practical workshops, attachment support, and accessible pathways into technical careers.
CDACC Accredited
All our CBET programs are accredited by CDACC, ensuring nationally recognized qualifications.
Hands-On Training
80% practical, 20% theory. Our competency-based approach means you graduate job-ready.
Affordable Fees
Quality technical education at accessible fee rates, with flexible payment options.
Industry Partnerships
Industrial attachments and linkages with employers for real-world experience.
Campus Life
Learn in spaces built for practice
From ICT labs to technical workshops and everyday student spaces, campus life at LWTVC is centred on practical experience.
ICT Training
Workshop Practice
Training Block
What Our Students Say
Hear from graduates who built their careers through LWTVC.
“The hands-on training at LWTVC gave me the confidence to start my own electrical contracting business right after graduation.”
James Kariuki
Electrical Installation, Level 5
“I chose LWTVC because of the practical approach. I was working in a salon before I even completed my course.”
Grace Wanjiku
Beauty Therapy, Level 4
“The industrial attachment arranged by the college connected me with my current employer. LWTVC truly prepares you for the real world.”
Peter Mwangi
Plumbing, Level 5
Latest News
Stay updated with the latest happenings at LWTVC.
September 2026 Intake Now Open
Applications are now being accepted for the September 2026 intake across all departments. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot.
Read moreLWTVC Students Excel in County Skills Competition
Our electrical and plumbing students took top honours at the Laikipia County Technical Skills Competition, showcasing the quality of hands-on training at LWTVC.
Read moreNew Partnership with Local Construction Firms
LWTVC has signed MoUs with three leading construction companies in Laikipia County to provide industrial attachment opportunities for our building department students.
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