Nyamira National Polytechnic (NNP)

Nyamira National Polytechnic is a public TVET institution in Nyamira County, Kenya. Established in 1978 as a technical training institute and later elevated to national polytechnic status, the institution serves over 3,200 students from the Gusii highlands and western Kenya.

The polytechnic offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Fashion Design and Cosmetology, Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Computer Studies and Informatics, and Business Studies. Facilities include a library, workshops, computer labs, sports facilities, and student hostels.

Accredited by TVETA and KNQA, the polytechnic is the only national polytechnic in The institution County, serving as the primary technical training centre for Kenya's Gusii region.

Nyamira 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 Nyamira 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.