Mawego National Polytechnic (MNP)

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.

Mawego 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 Homa Bay 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.