The Eldoret National Polytechnic (TENP) is a public TVET institution established by legal Notice No 114 of 2014 also known as the Eldoret National Polytechnic Order, 2014 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.
Eldoret National is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country, with a student population of over 15,000. It is located approximately 5 KM from Eldoret town along the Eldoret-Kapsabet road, Uasin Gichu 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.
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With new CBET courses, the polytechnic is mandated to develop curriculums as per industry needs, as well as train, assess, and issue certificates.
Eldoret National Polytechnic has different curriculum departments that offer a variety of courses. The departments include:
- Electrical Electronics Engineering
- Building And Civil Engineering
- Applied Sciences
- Business Studies
- Computing and Informatics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Hospitality and Institution Management
- Health Sciences
- Agriculture and Environmental Studies
- Liberal Studies
TENP’s mission and vision
Mission:
To produce human capital and advance technology through innovative training for a dynamic economy.
Vision:
A center of excellence in technological advancement.
Eldoret National Poly Contact Details
Address: P.O Box: 4461 – 30100 Eldoret – Kenya
Email: inquiries@tenp.ac.ke
Mobile: +254 0797 222666/0738 092126
Where is Eldoret NP located?
Eldoret National Polytechnic is located approximately 5 KM from Eldoret town along Eldoret-Kisumu Highway, in Uasin Gichu County.
Eldoret 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 polytechnic. TENP also offers short courses that can be done during the holiday period.
TENP Fees requirement
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 it is not automatic to get the scholarship using the new funding model but students must apply. Students should also apply for HELB loans, constituency bursaries, and other sources to facilitate fee payment.
The government has developed a new funding model for tertiary and university students weighing on the level of neediness for individual students.
For more details on fee payment and how to pay please contact the polytechnic.
Courses requirement at Eldoret Polytechnic
The course entry requirements to join Eldoret Poly are determined by the Ministry of Education but the polytechnic can include subject clusters to filter applicants when the need arises. This mostly arises if there are more applicants than the polytechnic 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 Eldoret Polytechnic.
The institute offers a variety of courses in its academic departments at the level of higher diploma, diploma, craft, and artisan. KNEC, NITA, or KASNEB external examining bodies examine these courses. The Eldoret National Poly also examines their CBET courses and issues their certificates. The courses offered are.
| LIST OF COURSES OFFERED AT THE ELDORET NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC (TENP) |
| APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT |
| Artisan in Tannery & Leather Works |
| Craft Certificate in Tannery & Leather Works |
| Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology |
| Craft Certificate in Petroleum Geo-Science |
| Diploma in Leather Technology (CBET) Level 6 |
| Diploma in Petroleum Geo-Science |
| Diploma in Textile Technology |
| Diploma in Industrial Chemistry |
| Diploma in Analytical Chemistry |
| Diploma in Applied Biology |
| Diploma in Applied Statistics |
| Diploma in Chemical Engineering (TEP) |
| BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT |
| Artisan certificate in Salesmanship |
| Craft Certificate in Secretarial & Single Subject |
| Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies |
| Craft Certificate in Banking & Finance |
| Craft Certificate in Accounting |
| Craft Certificate in Human Resource Management |
| Craft Certificate in Supplies Chain Management |
| Craft Certificate in Business Management |
| Association of Procurement & Supply |
| Certified Human Resource Professionals CHRP |
| Certified Public Accountants (CPA) |
| Accountant Technician Diploma (ATD) |
| Diploma in Banking & Finance (TEP) |
| Diploma in Accountancy (TEP) |
| Diploma in Cooperative Management |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management |
| Diploma in Business Management |
| Diploma in Project Management |
| Diploma in Supply Chain Management |
| Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship |
| COMPUTING & INFORMATICS |
| Craft Certificate in ICT |
| Craft Certificate in Library, Archives and Information Services |
| Diploma in Information Science |
| Diploma in Information Communication Technology |
| CIVIL & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY |
| Concrete Field Testing (CBET) Level 4 |
| Construction Fore Person (CBET) Level 5 |
| Plumbing (CBET) Level 5 |
| Industrial Artisan in Masonry & Bricklaying |
| Industrial Artisan in Plumbing & Pipe Fitting |
| Industrial Artisan in Carpentry & Joinery |
| Craft Certificate in Water Engineering |
| Craft Certificate in Building Technology |
| Craft Certificate in Plumbing & Pipe Fitting (TEP) |
| Craft Certificate in Roads & Bridges Construction (TEP) |
| Craft Certificate in Land Survey (TEP) |
| Diploma in Land Survey (TEP) |
| Diploma in Water Engineering |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Diploma in Building Technology |
| Diploma in Architecture |
| ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING |
| Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Technology (Power option) |
| Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Telecommunication option) |
| Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Instrumentation & Control option) |
| Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power option) |
| HEALTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENT |
| Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology |
| Craft Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics |
| Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics |
| Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology |
| Diploma in Medical Engineering |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences |
| Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology |
| HOSPITALITY AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT |
| Craft Certificate in Tour Guiding & Operation |
| Craft Certificate in Catering & Accommodation |
| Craft Certificate in Food & Beverage Production |
| Diploma in Fashion Design & Clothing Technology |
| Diploma in Tourism Management |
| Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management |
| Diploma in Food and Beverage Management |
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
| Agricultural Machinery and Equipment (CBET ) Level 4 |
| Automotive Technician (CBET)Level 5 |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (CBET) level 5 |
| Mechanical and Plant Engineering Service (CBET)Level 5 |
| Mechanical Production Technician (CBET) Level 6 |
| Automotive Technician (CBET)Level 6 |
| Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning level I |
| Artisan in Welding and Fabrication |
| Certificate in Agriculture Engineering (TEP) |
| Craft Certificate in Welding & Fabrication |
| Craft Certificate in Mechanical Eng. (Production) |
| Diploma in Agriculture Engineering (TEP) |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production) |
| Diploma in Welding & Fabrication |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant) |
| AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES |
| Diploma in Food Science & Processing Technology |
| Food Technician (CBET) Level 5 |
| Certificate in General Agriculture (TEP) |
| Diploma in Entrepreneurial Agriculture |
| Diploma in Environmental Science & Technology |
| Diploma in General Agriculture |
| Diploma in Food Science & Processing Technology |
Hostel and accommodation in Eldoret National
Eldoret Polytechnic offers hostel service within the institute on a first come basis for males and females. However, if you don’t get accommodated within the institute hostels, there are plenty of hostels within walking distance for students.
Eldoret 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 Eldoret Polytechnic student portal sign up and log in. In case of any challenges contact the institute for help.