Sigalagala National Polytechnic (SNP)
Kenya's oldest national polytechnic in Kakamega, offering engineering and agricultural training since 1950.
- County
- Kakamega
- Established
- 1950
- Students
- 3,500
- Employment rate
- 75%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Sigalagala National Polytechnic is a public TVET institution in Sheywe, Kakamega County, Kenya. Established in 1950, it is one of Kenya's oldest technical training institutions, serving over 3,500 students from the western Kenya region.
The polytechnic offers diploma and certificate courses in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Information Technology, and Agriculture and Farm Management. Facilities include engineering workshops, a library, computer labs, a sports ground, and student hostels.
Accredited by TVETA and KNQA, The institution is the only national polytechnic in Kakamega County, serving as the primary technical training centre for Kenya's western region with a unique focus on agricultural engineering and farm management.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 25,000 to Ksh 70,000
- Student to staff
- 1:22
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Sigalagala National Polytechnic
Research
Agricultural technology research, farm mechanization, and sustainable agriculture practices for smallholder farmers.
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- Agricultural Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Business Studies
- Information Technology
- Agriculture & Farm Management
Courses offered
13 listed- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Fashion Design
- Certificate in Information Technology
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Diploma in ICT
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Water Engineering
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
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees
Notable alumni
- Agricultural extension officers and farm managers across western Kenya
International partnerships
2 institutions- FAO Kenya
- World Bank TVET Project
Further reading
Entry marks, intakes and fees at Sigalagala National Polytechnic are restated each year. Save it and the app keeps this version, so you can see what changed when it does.