Kiambu National Polytechnic (KNP)
A national polytechnic in Kiambu, Kenya, offering engineering, ICT, and hospitality training.
- County
- Kiambu
- Established
- 1973
- Students
- 3,500
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Kiambu National Polytechnic is a public TVET institution located in Kiambu County, Kenya. The polytechnic serves over 3,000 students across multiple technical and business departments, providing essential skills training for Kenya's central region.
The institution offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Computing and Informatics, Hospitality and Tourism, and Fashion Design. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, a library, and sports facilities.
Accredited by TVETA and KNQA, the polytechnic is the only national polytechnic in The institution County, serving as the primary technical training centre for Kenya's densely populated central highlands.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:22
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
Research
Offers level 3 6 cbet courses across 6 departments including cybersecurity, software development, and medical laboratory technology. formerly kist, established 1973.
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
- Mechanical, Mechatronics & Automotive Engineering
- Business, Entrepreneurship & Social Studies
- Building & Civil Engineering
- Applied, Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
- Hospitality, Fashion Design & Cosmetology
Courses offered
12 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Diploma in Building and Construction Technology
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Accounting
- Certificate in Secretarial Studies
- Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Agriculture
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
Notable alumni
- Technical professionals serving Kiambu County and the greater Nairobi metropolitan area
- Graduates in engineering, ICT, and business sectors across central Kenya
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Kiambu National Polytechnic are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.