Nairobi National Polytechnic (NNP)

Originally established as Kenya Polytechnic in 1961 and elevated to national polytechnic status, Nairobi National Polytechnic is Kenya's oldest and largest public TVET institution. Located in Nairobi's CBD, the polytechnic serves over 5,000 students across ten departments.

The institution offers diploma and certificate courses in Health Sciences, Applied Sciences, Automotive Engineering, Business Studies, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, Information Communication Technology, Institutional Management, Liberal Studies, and Entrepreneurship. Facilities include modern engineering workshops, computer labs, and business labs.

Accredited by TVETA and KNQA, the polytechnic is Kenya's premier centre for technical and vocational education, producing graduates who drive the country's industrial and manufacturing sectors.

Nairobi 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 Nairobi 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.