Siaya National Polytechnic (SNP)
A national polytechnic in Siaya, Kenya, offering engineering, ICT, and agricultural training since 1976.
- County
- Siaya
- Established
- 1976
- Students
- 3,200
- Employment rate
- 65%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Siaya National Polytechnic is a public TVET institution in Siaya County, Kenya. Established in 1976 as a technical training institute and later elevated to national polytechnic status, the institution serves over 3,200 students from the Luo Nyanza region.
The polytechnic offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Information Communication Technology, Applied Sciences, and Agriculture and Environmental 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 Lake Victoria region and the broader Luo Nyanza community.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 20,000 to Ksh 80,000
- Student to staff
- 1:22
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kisumu National Polytechnic
Research
Competency based education and training for siaya county. focus on engineering, business, and agricultural skills for the lake victoria economic 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
7 listed- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Business Studies
- Information Communication Technology
- Applied Sciences
- Agriculture & Environmental Studies
Courses offered
16 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Certificate in Business Management
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Diploma in Fashion Design and Garment Making
- Certificate in Catering and Accommodation
- Diploma in Catering and Accommodation
- Certificate in Agriculture
- Diploma in Agriculture
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
Notable alumni
- Technical professionals serving Siaya County and the Lake Victoria region
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Siaya National Polytechnic are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.