Kaiboi National Polytechnic (KNP)
A national polytechnic in Nandi, Kenya, offering engineering, agriculture, and business training.
- County
- Nandi
- Established
- 1974
- Students
- 4,000
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kaiboi National Polytechnic is a public TVET institution located in Nandi County, Kenya. Established as a technical training institute and later elevated to national polytechnic status, the institution serves over 2,500 students from the North Rift and Western Kenya regions.
The polytechnic offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Business Studies, Computing and Informatics, and Automotive Engineering. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer laboratories, a library, and student hostels.
Accredited by TVETA and KNQA, The institution is the only national polytechnic in Nandi County, serving as the primary technical training centre for Kenya's North Rift region and surrounding tea-growing communities.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 45,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:22
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Eldoret National Polytechnic
Research
State of the art engineering training equipment. offers level 3 6 programs under tvet cdacc modularized curriculum and nita courses. research in agricultural engineering and dairy farm management.
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
6 listed- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Agriculture and Environmental Studies
- Business Studies
- Information Communication Technology
Courses offered
18 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Certificate in Building and Construction
- Diploma in Building and Construction
- Certificate in Business Management
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Catering and Accommodation
- Diploma in Catering and Accommodation
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production)
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Certificate in Plumbing
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 in Nandi County and the wider North Rift region
- Graduates in agricultural machinery and dairy farm management
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Kaiboi National Polytechnic are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.