Michuki National Polytechnic (MNP)
A national polytechnic in Murang'a, Kenya, honouring John Michuki with engineering and ICT training.
- County
- Murang'a
- Established
- 2016
- Students
- 2,800
- Employment rate
- 68%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
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.
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
- Nyeri National Polytechnic
Research
Offers diplomas, craft certificates, and artisan level courses across 5 departments. elevated to national polytechnic status under legal notice 36 of 2025.
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
5 listed- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Applied Science
- Institutional Management
Courses offered
20 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management
- Certificate in Agriculture
- Diploma in Building and Construction
- Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Production
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- Certificate in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Artisan in Plumbing
- Certificate in Secretarial Studies
- Diploma in Community Development and Social Work
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 Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
- Cafeteria providing meals and refreshments for trainees
Notable alumni
- Technical professionals serving Murang'a County and central Kenya
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Michuki National Polytechnic are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.