Nyandarua National Polytechnic (NNP)
A national polytechnic in Nyandarua, Kenya, offering engineering, agriculture, and hospitality training.
- County
- Nyandarua
- Established
- 1979
- Students
- 3,500
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Nyandarua National Polytechnic is a public TVET institution in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, Kenya. Established in 1979, the polytechnic serves over 3,500 students across ten departments, making it one of Kenya's most comprehensive national polytechnics.
The institution offers diploma and certificate courses in Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Applied Sciences, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Fashion Design and Cosmetology, Building and Civil Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism, Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Business Studies and Entrepreneurship, and Computing and Informatics. Facilities include engineering workshops, a library, computer labs, a sports ground, and a research farm.
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 central highlands agricultural belt.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 45,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:22
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Nyeri National Polytechnic
Research
150+ courses across 10 departments with 200+ trainers. research in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and digital skills training. free digital skills training offered to trainees across all departments.
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
10 listed- Agriculture and Environmental Studies
- Applied Sciences
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Fashion Design and Cosmetology
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Liberal Studies and Talent Development
- Mechanical & Automotive Engineering
- Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
- Computing & Informatics
Courses offered
12 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Certificate in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Catering and Accommodation
- Diploma in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
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
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Research Farm with modern equipment for practical training
Notable alumni
- Graduates driving Nyandarua County's technical and agricultural sectors
- Professionals in ICT, engineering, and hospitality across central Kenya
International partnerships
2 institutions- Huawei HCIA Program
- Cisco CCNA Program
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Nyandarua National Polytechnic are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.