Kisii National Polytechnic (KNP)
A leading national polytechnic in Kisii, Kenya, offering engineering, business, and health sciences training.
- County
- Kisii
- Established
- 1975
- Students
- 4,500
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
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.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:22
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kisii National Polytechnic
Research
Applied research in health sciences, technical education, and regional industrial development.
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- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Business Studies
- Information Technology
- Health Sciences
- Hospitality & Tourism
Courses offered
15 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production)
- Certificate in Accounting
- Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Certificate in Land Surveying
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
- Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Certificate in Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy
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
- Healthcare professionals and technicians serving the Gusii region
International partnerships
1 institutions- African Development Bank
Further reading
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