Taita Taveta National Polytechnic (TTNP)
A national polytechnic in Voi, Kenya, uniquely offering mining and geological engineering training.
- County
- Taita-Taveta
- Established
- 1981
- Students
- 3,000
- Employment rate
- 70%
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
Taita Taveta National Polytechnic is a public TVET institution in Voi, Taita Taveta County, Kenya. Established in 1981, the polytechnic serves over 3,000 students and is uniquely positioned near Kenya's mining belt in the Tsavo region.
The institution offers diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Information Communication Technology, Mining and Geological Engineering, and Hospitality and Tourism. 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 Taveta County and the only TVET institution in Kenya offering Mining and Geological Engineering, serving the country's extractive industry sector.
The numbers
- Annual fees
- Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 70,000
- Student to staff
- 1:22
- Mode of study
- Full-time
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
Research
Technical vocational education research for the coastal mining and tourism region. focus on mining engineering aligned with taita taveta's mineral resources.
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
- Mining & Geological Engineering
- Hospitality & Tourism
Courses offered
15 listed- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Building Construction
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Production
- Diploma in Business Management
- Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
- Certificate in Tailoring and Garment Making
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
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 Taita Taveta County and the coastal region
- Graduates in mining and geological engineering for the county's mineral sector
Further reading
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