Kisii National Polytechnic (KNP)

Kisii National Polytechnic is a public TVET institution located in Kisii County, Kenya. Established as a technical training institute and later elevated to national polytechnic status, the institution serves over 4,000 students from the Gusii region and western Kenya.

The polytechnic offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Computing and Informatics, Health Sciences, and Applied Sciences. Facilities include engineering workshops, science laboratories, computer labs, a library, and student hostels.

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 Gusii highlands and the broader Lake Victoria basin.

Kisii 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 Kisii 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.