Mawego National Polytechnic (MNP)
A national polytechnic in Homa Bay, Kenya, offering engineering and business training.
- County
- Homa Bay
- Established
- 1968
- Students
- 3,200
- Employment rate
- 72%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Mawego National Polytechnic is a public TVET institution located in Homa Bay County, Kenya, on the shores of Lake Victoria. The polytechnic serves over 2,500 students from the Luo Nyanza region and neighbouring counties.
The institution offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Computing and Informatics, and Agriculture and Environmental Studies. Facilities include engineering workshops, computer labs, a library, and student hostels.
Accredited by TVETA and KNQA, The institution is the only national polytechnic in Homa Bay County, serving as the primary technical training centre for Kenya's Lake Victoria region and surrounding fishing communities.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 75,000
- Student to staff
- 1:22
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Asumbi Technical Training Institute
Research
Applied research in aquaculture technology, agricultural innovation, and competency based training. features an aquaculture unit with technically advanced equipment for practical learning.
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
11 listed- Agriculture
- Applied Science
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Business and Entrepreneurship
- Computing and Informatics
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Fashion & Cosmetology
- Health Sciences
- Hospitality
- Liberal Studies
- Mechanical & Automotive Engineering
Courses offered
16 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Production
- Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
- Certificate in Computer Programming
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Certificate in Secretarial Studies
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Student Accommodation with modern equipment for practical training
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Technical professionals serving the Homa Bay and Lake Basin region
- Graduates in aquaculture and agricultural innovation
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Mawego National Polytechnic are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.