Kaiboi National Polytechnic (KNP)

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.

Kaiboi National Polytechnic operates a vibrant Directorate of Research, Development, Innovation and Partnerships (RDI) dedicated to applied engineering, TVET innovation, and regional economic empowerment. The Polytechnic participates actively in the annual Kenya Association of Technical Training Institutions (KATTI) national research conferences and the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) innovation expos. Key research and innovation clusters include mechanical fabrication and automotive diagnostic engineering, electrical power installations and renewable solar solutions, civil building construction technologies, agricultural machinery adaptation, and digital ICT solutions tailored to Nandi County and national industrial demands. Through its industry incubation hub and technical trade workshops, the polytechnic transforms student and faculty prototypes into commercially viable tools for local enterprises and cooperative societies.