About Us

Our Story of Growth and Impact

Kitutu Masaba Technical and Vocational College (KMTVC) was established as a public TVET institution under the Ministry of Education, State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training. The college was founded to provide accessible, affordable, and quality technical training to the youth of Nyamira County and beyond, in line with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the national skills development agenda.

The institution opened its doors to the first cohort of trainees in 2021, offering competency-based and modular programs aimed at producing skilled artisans, craftsmen, and technologists for the growing labor market.

Since its inception, Kitutu Masaba TVC has steadily grown in enrollment, infrastructure, and program diversity. The college continues to strengthen its partnerships with industries, local communities, and development agencies to enhance work-based learning, innovation, and entrepreneurship among trainees.

Today, Kitutu Masaba TVC stands as a Centre of Excellence in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and remains committed to empowering youth with lifelong skills for development that contribute to personal growth and national transformation.

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Board Chairman

Dr. John Momanyi Ongubo, PhD

Dr. John Momanyi Ongubo serves as the Board Chairman of Kitutu Masaba Technical and Vocational College, bringing over 17 years of experience in higher education, institutional leadership, and humanitarian consultancy across Africa and beyond. He is currently a Senior Lecturer for Postgraduate Studies (MBA Program) at Mogadishu University, Somalia, and has held academic teaching roles at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Mount Kenya University, Kiriri Women’s University, International Horn University (Somaliland), Open University of Malaysia (Malaysia), and Maharaja College of Management and Engineering (India).

Dr. Ongubo’s research interests span climate change, education policy, human resource strategy, and developmental economics. He has published extensively on education policy and practice in Africa, supervised postgraduate research, and is contributed a chapter to the approved forthcoming book with Taylor & Francis UK (2025).

He currently supports in quality Assurance and designing and developing sustainability strategies for the Erasmus+ Project with 6 other partner Universities in Africa and Europe co-funded by the European Union, promoting inclusive digital education for migrant communities in Kenya and Somalia.

As Founder of Eliana Consultancy Africa, Dr. John Momanyi Ongubo also leads strategic partnerships and funding initiatives for Qatar Charity Kenya in collaboration with UNICEF, UNHCR, SHF, QFFD and other partners both Government and Non-Governmental Development agencies.

As Board Chairman, Dr. Ongubo provides visionary oversight, policy guidance, and strategic direction to ensure Kitutu Masaba Technical and Vocational College delivers inclusive, industry-aligned, and transformative education for youth empowerment and regional development.

The Principal

Mr. James Barare Nyakundi

Mr. James Barare Nyakundi is a dedicated and accomplished education administrator with a distinguished career marked by transformative growth and a steadfast commitment to institutional excellence. His leadership philosophy is built on a solid academic foundation and a proven track record of building educational institutions from the ground up.

Academic Credentials

Master of Arts in Economics, Rongo University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management, Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Education (Arts) in Mathematics & Economics, Moi University

Notable Work

Founding of Kilgoris TVC: Spearheaded the foundational establishment, registration, and course accreditation for a new institution from scratch Orchestrated enrollment growth from zero to 257 students.

Prestigious Award: Recognized as a “Visionary Leader” by IChange Nations for transforming vision into reality.
Strategic Partnership Development: Forged key institutional partnerships with major organizations (KCB Foundation, Kakenya Dream, NGAO) to enhance recruitment and support.
Institutional Setup at Riamo TVC: Played a pivotal role in the operational setup, managing the college’s registration and accreditation of its academic programs. Successfully grew student enrollment from 8 to 87 during his tenure.
Departmental Growth at Mawego Polytechnic: As Head of Department, drove significant expansion in the Business Department, increasing student numbers from 300 to 640.

Mr James Nyakundi 's Vision

Mr Nyakundi’s vision for Kitutu Masaba Technical & Vocational College is to improve enrollment, enhance infrustracture and promote the staff and student welfare.