Bumbe National Polytechnic (BNP)
A public national polytechnic in Busia, Kenya, offering engineering, business, and hospitality training.
- County
- Busia
- Established
- 2012
- Students
- 2,000
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Bumbe National Polytechnic is a public TVET institution located in Busia County, Kenya, near the Kenya-Uganda border. The polytechnic serves over 2,000 students across multiple technical and business departments, providing vital skills training for the border region.
The institution offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Computing and Informatics, and Hospitality and Tourism. Facilities include engineering workshops, a library, computer labs, and student hostels.
Accredited by TVETA and KNQA, The institution is the only national polytechnic in Busia County, serving as a cross-border technical training centre for the Lake Victoria economic region and the wider East African Community.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 45,000 to Ksh 75,000
- Student to staff
- 1:22
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Busia Technical Training Institute
Research
Competency based education and training across engineering, business, and applied sciences for the busia county economic region.
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
15 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Accounting
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Building and Construction
- Diploma in Food and Beverage Production
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- Certificate in Secretarial Studies
- Diploma in Community Health and HIV Management
- Certificate in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
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
- Health Center with modern equipment for practical training
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
Notable alumni
- Technical professionals serving Busia County and the western Kenya border region
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Bumbe National Polytechnic are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.