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Kiambu National Polytechnic (KINAP) former KIST is a public TVET institution established by legal Notice No 5 of 2024 also known as the Kiambu National Polytechnic Order, 2024 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.
Kiambu National is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country, with a student population of over 9,000. It is located approximately 1 KM from Kiambu Town, Kiambu County.
Sigalagala National Polytechnic (SNP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No. 90 of 2016 also known as the Sigalagala National Polytechnic Order, 2016 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA. The Polytechnic has three campuses; the Main campus, the Kakamega Town campus, and the Maturu campus
It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 6,000. Sigalagala National is located in Ikolomani Constituency, Kakamega County.
As a national polytechnic, it is allowed by the TVET Act of 2013 to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with other TVET institutions within the locality to offer their courses and issue the certificate.
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No. 88 of 2016 also known as the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Order, as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.
It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 7,500. Kenya Coast National is located in Mombasa city and county.
As a national polytechnic, it is allowed by law to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with surrounding TTI and TVCs to offer its courses and examinations.
Meru National Polytechnic (Meru NP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No 94 of 2016 also known as the Meru National Polytechnic Order, 2016 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.
It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 12,000. It is located in Meru county next to Meru national showground.
Kisii National Polytechnic (Kisii NP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No 93 of 2016 also known as the Kisii National Polytechnic Order, 2016 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.
It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 8,000. Kisii National is located in Kisii town, Kisii county.
As a national polytechnic, it is allowed by law to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with universities and other educational institutions to offer their courses and examinations.
Kitale National Polytechnic (Kitale NP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No 95 of 2016 also known as the Kitale National Polytechnic Order, 2016 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.
It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 10,000. Kitale National is located in Kitale town Trans Nzoia County.
As a national polytechnic, it is allowed by law to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with universities and other educational institutions to offer its courses and examinations.
Nyeri National Polytechnic (Nyeri NP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No 91 of 2016 also known as the Nyeri National Polytechnic Order, 2016 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.
It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 8,000. Nyeri National is located in Nyeri county along Mumbi road next to Mumbi estate.
As a national polytechnic, it is allowed by law to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with universities and other educational institutions to offer their courses and examinations.
Wote Technical Training Institute (Wote TTI) is a public TVET institution established as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA. It is one of the leading Technical Training Institutes in Makueni County and in the country. The institute is located in Makueni county along Wote – Makindu road.
As a Technical Training Institute, Wote is allowed by law to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, and diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with national polytechnics, universities, and other educational institutions to offer their courses and examinations.
Kabete National Polytechnic (Kabete NP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No. 92 of 2016 per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA. It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 10,000. Kabete National is located in Nairobi county along Waiyaki Way next to Kabete police station.
As a national polytechnic, it is allowed by law to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with universities and other educational institutions to offer its courses and examinations.
Vocational centers and youth polytechnics under the county government are also regulated by the TVETA. They mostly offer artisan courses for KCPE graduates or those who scored D- and E in KCSE.
People used different names to identify these institutions such as youth polytechnics, village polytechnics, and the official name recognized by TVETA Vocational Training Centers.
Trainees in these institutions can do NITA, KNEC, or TVETCDACC exams to qualify the trainee and be certified.