Courses and fees offered at Kiambu National Polytechnic (KINAP)

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.

As a national polytechnic, it is legally allowed 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.

With the new CBET courses, the polytechnic is mandated to develop curriculums as per industry needs, train, assess, and issue certificates. 

Kiambu National Polytechnic has different curriculum departments that offer a variety of courses. The departments include:

1. Electrical Electronics Engineering
2. Building And Civil Engineering
3. Applied Sciences
4. Business and Entrepreneurship Studies
5. IT and Computer Studies
6. Mechanical and Industrial Mechatronics
7. Hospitality Management
8. Baking Technology

KINAP mission and vision

Mission:

A premier Polytechnic in technical training, research, and innovation for global impact.

Vision:

To develop a competent market-responsive and entrepreneurial workforce through quality technical and vocational training.

Kiambu National Contact Details

Post Address: P.O BOX 414-00900, Kiambu, Kenya

Mobile No: 020 3522550/254-727-807713/254-734-207663

Email: principal@kist.ac.ke

Website: https://www.kiambupoly.ac.ke/ OR  www.kist.ac.ke

Where is Kiambu NP located?

Kiambu National Polytechnic is located in Kiambu county 1 KM from Kiambu town and 14 KM from Nairobi CBD along Kiambu road.

Kiambu National Polytechnic Intakes

The institute has 3 intakes within the year to align with the Ministry of Education requirements. The intakes are in January, May, and September of every year. However, inquiries can be made anytime within working hours using the contact details or by visiting the institute. KINAP also offers short courses that can be done during the holiday period.

KINAP/KIST Fee structure and sponsorship 

Students are required to pay tuition fees which must be paid upon reporting to the institute. Other payable fees are student ID, and student welfare among others. Examination fees are paid separately from tuition and the amount depends on the course, the examination body, and the current student’s year of study.

However, the Ministry of Education Kenya has guided all public TVET institutions to charge a fee of Kshs 67,189 per year.

The government through the Ministry of Education gives capitation to subsidize tuition fees for students in public TVET institutions. Please note that using the new funding model it is not automatic to get the scholarship but students must apply. Students should also apply for HELB loans, constituency bursaries, and other sources to facilitate fee payment.

The government has come up with a new funding model for students in tertiary and university which weighs on the level of neediness for individual students.

For more details on fee payment and how to pay please contact the institute.

Courses requirement at Kiambu National

The course entry requirements to join Kiambu Poly are determined by the Ministry of Education but the institute can include subject clusters to filter applicants when the need arises. This mostly arises if there are more applicants than the institute can handle.

For general engineering and business diploma courses (Level 6) students require a minimum of C- and above in KCSE or a craft certificate on the respective course.

To qualify Craft certificate (Level 5) a grade of D plain and D+ in KCSE is required or a pass in artisan in the area of interest. 

To undertake the Artisan course (Level 4), you must have a KCPE or KCSE mean grade of D- and E.

During admission, you will be required to submit documents such as KCPE and KCSE results, birth certificate, medical letter, filled application form, and passport-size picture among other documents for verification.

Courses offered at Kiambu Polytechnic.

The institute offers a variety of courses in its academic departments at the level of diploma, craft, and artisan. KNEC, NITA, or  KASNEB external examining bodies examine these courses. The Kiambu National Poly also examines their CBET courses and issues their certificates. The courses offered are.

LIST OF COURSES OFFERED AT KIAMBU NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC (KINAP)

ICT AND COMPUTER STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Computer Science Level 6

ICT Technician Level 6, 5, 4

Cyber Security Level 6, 5

Network and System Administration Level 6

Computer Programming Level 6

Graphic Design Level 6, 5

Computer Applications 3

MECHANICAL & INDUSTRIAL MECHATRONICS DEPARTMENT

Industrial Mechatronics Level 6

Automotive Engineering Technology Level 6, 5

Mechanical Technology (Production) Level 6, 5

Welding & Fabrication Technology Level 6, 5

APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

Applied Biology Level 6

Analytical Chemistry Level 6

Applied Statistics Level 6

Environmental Science Level 6

Agricultural Extension Level 6

Medical Laboratory Level 6

Food Science Technology Level 6

Science Laboratory Technology Level 5

Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development Level 5

BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SOCIAL STUDIES

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Diploma in Supplies Chain Management

Diploma in Social Work and Community Development

Diploma in Sales and Marketing

Diploma in Secretarial Studies

Diploma in Entrepreneurship Studies

Diploma in Banking

Diploma in Counselling Psychology

Certificate in Human resource management

Certificate in Business Management

Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Certificate in Sales and Marketing

CAMS

ATD

CPA

BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Diploma in Architecture TVET

Diploma in Building Technology TVET

Diploma in Quantity Surveying TEP

Diploma in Civil Engineering TVET

Certificate in building technology TVET

Certificate in Plumbing Works TEP

Certificate in carpentry and joinery TEP

Certificate in Masonry

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering (Instrumentation option)

Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering (power option) TVET

Diploma in electrical and electronics engineering (telecommunications option)

Certificate in electrical and electronics engineering (power option)

Certificate in electrical and electronics engineering (telecommunications option)

Artisan Certificate in Electrical Installation

BAKING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Diploma in baking technology

Diploma in nutrition and dietetics

Certificate in baking technology

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Diploma in Food and Beverage Management

Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage Production, Sales and Service

Hostels and accommodation in Kiambu National

Kiambu Polytechnic offers hostel service within the institute on a first come basis. However, if you don’t get accommodated within the institute hostels, there are plenty of hostels within walking distance for students.

KINAP charges Kshs 6,200 per term for those who reside in the hostels.

Kiambu National Polytechnic student portal

Student and staff portal is used by registered student and institute staff to access online services. Some of the services that the student can access from the portal are online reporting, hostel booking, fee statements, fee structures, and internal examination results among other services.

To use the student portal you need to visit the national polytechnic portal and register yourself using your student admin number.  Click to open the Kiambu Polytechnic student portal sign up and log in. In case of any challenges contact the institute for help.