Kenya Coast Polytechnic (KCP)

Established in 1950 as Coast Technical High School and renamed Mombasa Technical Training Institute (MTTI) under the 8-4-4 system, Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) is a public TVET institution in Mombasa County, Kenya. The polytechnic serves over 4,000 students and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in Engineering, Hospitality, Fashion Design, Cosmetology, and ICT.

The institution offers diploma and certificate courses across departments including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Computing and Informatics, Business Studies, Hospitality and Tourism, and Fashion Design and Cosmetology. It also operates Mvita FM 106.2, a community radio station in Mombasa.

Accredited by TVETA and KNQA, KCNP is the only national polytechnic in The institution's coastal region, serving as the primary centre for technical training from Mombasa to the Somali border.

Kenya Coast 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 Mombasa 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.

The college requires a minimum KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) for diploma programmes, D (Plain) for certificates, and KCPE for artisan courses. The college accepts KUCCPS-placed and self-sponsored students. Government capitation and HELB loans are available for eligible students.