North Eastern National Polytechnic (NENP)

Established in 1983, North Eastern National Polytechnic is a public TVET institution in Garissa County, Kenya. The polytechnic serves over 2,500 students from Kenya's North Eastern region and neighbouring Somalia, providing vital technical skills in an underserved area.

The institution offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Information Communication Technology, and Applied Sciences. Facilities include engineering workshops, a library, computer labs, and student hostels.

Accredited by TVETA and KNQA, the polytechnic is the only national polytechnic in Kenya's The institution Eastern region, serving as the primary technical training centre for Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties.

North Eastern 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 Garissa 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.