The County of Kakamega has a series of institutions within the County. The county has several universities with some being branches or campuses of the main universities in other places. One of the most prominent universities is the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. In this article, we will share the universities and colleges in Kakamega County and the categories of the institutions.
Having institutions of higher learning in a county is a sign of growth and towns with universities or technical institutions grow faster as compared to those without. Kakamega is the county with most universities and campuses on-site. It also has an endless list of technical colleges and teachers colleges as well.
Universities and Colleges in Kakamega County
Universities in Kakamega County
The universities in Kakamega are institutions offering Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree courses, Master’s Degrees, and PhDs. Some also offer training in Diploma and certificate courses under TVETs Kakamega has a list of those institutions and their campuses as well.
| No | University Name | Type of Institution |
| 1 | Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology | Main Campus |
| 2 | Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology | TVET |
| 3 | University of Nairobi – Kakamega Campus | Kakamega Campus |
| 4 | Kenyatta University | Kakamega Campus |
| 5 | Mount Kenya University | Kakamega Campus |
| 6 | Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (JKUAT) | Kakamega Campus |
Colleges and TVETs in Kakamega County
| No | College/TVET Name | Type of Institution |
| 1 | West Isukha Vocational Training Centre | TVET |
| 2 | Wanga Technical and Vocational College | TVET |
| 3 | Unison School of Hairdressing and Beauty | College |
| 4 | The Sigalagala National Polytechnic | National Polytechnic |
| 5 | St. Teresa Musoli Vocational Centre | TVET |
| 6 | St. Peters Emulakha Polytechnic | TVET |
| 7 | St. Maurice Mwira County Vocational Training Centre | TVET |
| 8 | St. Jerome Savane Vocational Training Centre | TVET |
| 9 | St Ann’s Indangalasia County Polytechnic | TVET |
| 10 | St Teresa Malava Vocational Training Centre | TVET |
| 11 | St Jude’s Technical College | TVET |
| 12 | Shilolavakhali County Vocational Training Centre | TVET |
| 13 | St Paul’s Shianda County Polytechnic | TVET |
| 14 | Shamberere Technical Training Institute | TVET |
| 15 | Shieywe Vocational Training Centre | TVET |
| 16 | Sikulu Vocational Training Centre-Kakamega | TVET |
| 17 | Malaha County Polytechnic | TVET |
| 18 | Matungu County Polytechnic | TVET |
| 19 | Mumias West Technical Training Institute | TVET |
| 20 | Mukhuru Vocational Training Centre | TVET |
| 21 | Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology TVET Institute | TVET |
| 22 | Manda Vocational Training Centre-Kakamega | TVET |
| 23 | Lugala County Vocational Training Centre | TVET |
| 24 | Khwisero Vocational Training Centre | TVET |
| 25 | Kongoni Technical and Vocational College | TVET |
| 26 | Butere Technical and Vocational College | TVET |
| 27 | Chevaywa Technical Training Institute | TVET |
| 28 | Diocese of Kakamega St Elizabeth School of Nursing | TVET |
| 29 | Fafa Medical Training College | KMTC |
| 30 | Bunyala Technical and Vocational College | TVET |
| 31 | Bushiangala Technical Training Institute | TVET |
| 32 | Bukura Agricultural College | TVET |
| 33 | Kenya Medical Training College – Kakamega Campus | KMTC |
In case you need more information about institutions such as Masinde Muliro University visit the website at https://mmust.ac.ke. Kenyatta University has a website https://ku.ac.ke.
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