Sigalagala National Polytechnic (SNP)

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.

Sigalagala 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 Kakamega 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.