Baringo National Polytechnic (BNP)
A public national polytechnic in Baringo, Kenya, offering engineering, business, and ICT training.
- County
- Baringo
- Established
- 2010
- Students
- 2,000
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Baringo National Polytechnic is a public TVET institution located in Baringo County, Kenya, established to expand technical training access in the Rift Valley region. The polytechnic serves over 2,000 students across multiple departments.
The institution offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, and Information Communication Technology. Facilities include modern engineering workshops, a well-stocked library, computer laboratories, and student hostels.
Accredited by TVETA and KNQA, the polytechnic is the only national polytechnic in The institution County, serving as the primary technical training centre for the Rift Valley's northern corridor and neighbouring pastoralist communities.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 60,000
- Student to staff
- 1:22
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kabarnet Technical Training Institute
Research
Competency based education and training across engineering, business, and applied sciences. career guidance, internship placements, and mentorship programs for job market readiness.
Accredited by
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
- Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
What they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
7 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Business Studies
- Information Communication Technology
- Applied Sciences
- Hospitality & Institutional Management
Courses offered
12 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Tailoring
- Diploma in Tourism Management
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Production
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
Notable alumni
- Technical professionals serving Baringo County and the Rift Valley region
Further reading
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