Welcome to the Great Lakes University of Kisumu TVET Institute
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our institution, a centre committed to excellence in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). At GLUKTVET, we believe that education is the foundation for personal growth, national development, and global competitiveness. Our commitment is to equip trainees with relevant competencies, practical skills, values, and knowledge that respond to the demands of the modern workplace and entrepreneurship.
As an institution operating within the Modularized Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework, we focus on learner-centered training that emphasizes practical experience, innovation, creativity, and industry relevance thereafter give Certification for every module of Competency. We continue to strengthen partnerships with industry stakeholders, government agencies, and professional bodies to ensure that our graduates remain competitive both locally and internationally.
Our institution prides itself on nurturing discipline, professionalism, integrity, and lifelong learning among trainees and staff. Through continuous improvement in training delivery, research, community engagement, and technological integration, GLUKTVET seeks to become a leading TVET institution in the region.
This website serves as an important platform for communication and engagement with our stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, industry partners, alumni, and the wider community. Here, you will find information about our academic programmes, institutional policies, training opportunities, partnerships, and various student support services.
I invite you to explore our website and learn more about the exciting opportunities available at GLUKTVET. Whether you are a prospective trainee, partner, or visitor, we look forward to walking with you on the journey towards skills development, innovation, and excellence.
Thank you for choosing GLUKTVET.
Mrs. Rosemary Osewe
Principal
Great Lakes University of Kisumu TVET Institute
VISION
To be a Centre of Excellence in Technical and Vocational Education and Training, empowering communities through innovative, inclusive and sustainable skills development.
MISSION
To provide quality modularized competency-based TVET programmes that equip learners with relevant technical, entrepreneurial, and life skills, foster industry partnerships, community engagement, and enable lifelong learning for socio-economic transformation.”
Objectives
- Build staff capacity to design and implement CBE curricula.
- Equip academic staff with skills in outcome-based teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Strengthening linkage between the University and industry through competency alignment.
- Provide a structured training and professional development framework for CBE.
- Ensure sustainability and quality assurance in CBE implementation.
- Engage the community members in fostering the implementation of CBE learning
DEPARTMENTS
- Computing & Informatics
- Agriculture & Aquaculture
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Business
- Health Science
- Social Work
OUR COURSES
Entry Requirements:
Entry Level for Diploma Level 6 Courses is mean Grade C and C-
Duration:
Diploma courses takes 3 years with 2 Industrial attachments
Mode of Study:
- Full time
- Weekend Classes
- Blended (online classes)
Entry Requirements:
Entry Level for Certificate Level 5 Courses is Mean Grade D+, D and D-
Duration:
Certificate Courses takes 2 years with on Industrial Attachment
Mode of Study:
- Full time
- Weekend Classes
- Blended (online classes)
Entry Requirements:
All candidates are welcome for Level 4 Craft Courses.
Mode of Study:
- Full time
- Weekend Classes
- Blended (online classes)
Entry Requirements:
All candidates are welcome for Level 3 Artisan Courses.
Mode of Study:
- Full time
- Weekend Classes
- Blended (online classes)