Michuki National Polytechnic (MNP)

Michuki National Polytechnic is a public TVET institution located in Murang'a County, Kenya. Named after the late Hon. John Michuki, a prominent Kenyan politician and administrator, the polytechnic serves over 3,000 students from the central Kenya region.

The institution offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Computing and Informatics, and Automotive Engineering. Facilities include modern engineering workshops, computer laboratories, a library, and student hostels.

Accredited by TVETA and KNQA, the polytechnic is the only national polytechnic in Murang'a County, serving as the primary technical training centre for Kenya's central highlands and the broader Mt Kenya region.

Michuki 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 Murang'a 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.