North Eastern National Polytechnic (NENP)
A national polytechnic in Garissa, Kenya, serving the North Eastern region with engineering training.
- County
- Garissa
- Established
- 1983
- Students
- 2,500
- Employment rate
- 62%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
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.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 35,000 to Ksh 55,000
- Student to staff
- 1:22
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- North Eastern National Polytechnic
Research
Technical vocational education research for the north eastern kenya region. focus on skills for the construction, ict, and business sectors in a historically underserved region.
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
6 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Business Studies
- Information Communication Technology
- Applied Sciences
Courses offered
17 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Masonry
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Operations
- Diploma in Water Engineering
- Artisan in Carpentry and Joinery
- Certificate in Dairy Technology
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Landscape Gardening
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
Notable alumni
- Technical professionals serving Garissa County and the North Eastern region
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at North Eastern National Polytechnic are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.