The Kisumu National Polytechnic (TKNP) is a public TVET institution established by legal Notice No 113 of 2014, also known as the Kisumu National Polytechnic Order, 2014, per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.
Kisumu National is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country, with a student population of over 15,000. It is located within Kisumu City along Technology Road, Next to Kisumu Stadium, Kisumu County.
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As a national polytechnic, the Act legally allows the training and awarding of certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with universities and other educational institutions to offer undergraduate courses.
With the new CBET courses, the polytechnic is mandated to develop curriculums as per industry needs, as well as train, assess, and issue certificates.
Kisumu National Polytechnic has different curriculum departments that offer a variety of courses. The departments include:
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Building And Civil Engineering
- Applied Sciences
- Business and Entrepreneurship Studies
- Computing and Informatics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Hospitality, Institution Management, Fashion and Design
- Health Sciences
- Agriculture and Environmental Studies
- Liberal Studies
TKNP’s mission and vision
Mission:
To Produce Globally Competitive Graduates through Quality Training, Research, and Innovation for Sustainable Development.
Vision:
A world-class polytechnic Nurturing Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Industry Leaders.
Kisumu National Poly Contact Details
Postal Address: P.O Box 143-40100 Kisumu – Kenya
Website: www.kisumupoly.ac.ke
Email: info@kisumupoly.ac.ke
Mobile: +254 723 446 773 / +254 742 809 415
Where is Kisumu NP located?
Kisumu National Polytechnic is on Technology Road, Behind Moi Stadium in Kisumu City and County.
Kisumu 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. It also offers short courses that can be done during the holiday period.
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 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 of individual students.
For more details on fee payment and how to pay please contact the polytechnic.
Courses requirement at Kisumu National Poly
The course entry requirements to join Kisumu 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 Kisumu Polytechnic.
The Polytechnic offers a variety of courses in its academic departments, including higher diplomas, diplomas, crafts, and artisan courses. KNEC, CDACC, NITA, or KASNEB external examining bodies examine these courses. The Kisumu National Poly also examines their CBET courses and issues their certificates. The courses offered are.
| LIST OF COURSES OFFERED AT THE KISUMU NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC |
| ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC DEPARTMENT |
| Electrical Engineering (Power Option) Level 6 |
| Telecommunication Engineering Level 6 |
| Mechatronic Technology Level 6 |
| Electrical Operation (Power Option) Level 5 |
| Mechatronic Technology Level 5 |
| Electronics Level 5 |
| Electrical Security System Installation Technology Level 5 |
| Electrical Solar PV System Level 5 |
| Electrical Installation Level 4 |
| Electronics Level 4 |
| CCTV Technology Level 4 |
| Electrical Alarm Security System Level 4 |
| Electrical Installation Technology Level 4 |
| Electrical Solar PV Installation Technology Level 4 |
| DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING |
| Mechanical Plant Technology Level 6 |
| Mechanical Technology & Maintenance Level 6 |
| Automotive Engineering Level 6 |
| Construction Plant Engineering Level 6 |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Level 6 |
| Automotive Technology Level 6 |
| Production Machine Operations and Maintenance Level 6 |
| Mechanical Plant Engineering Level 5 |
| Automotive Engineering Level 5 |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Level 5 |
| Industrial Plant Operations and Maintenance Level 5 |
| Welding and Fabrication Level 5 |
| Automotive Technician Level 4 |
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Level 4 |
| Industrial Plant Operations and Maintenance Level 4 |
| Autobody Repair Level 4 |
| Engine Mechanics Level 4 |
| DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES |
| Analytical Chemistry Level 6 |
| Applied Biology Level 6 |
| Science Laboratory Technology Level 6 |
| Food Technology Level 6 |
| Food Processing Technology Level 6 |
| Science Laboratory Technology with Instrumentation Level 6 |
| Food Technology Level 5 |
| Science Laboratory Technology Level 5 |
| Science Laboratory Technology with Instrumentation Level 5 |
| Bridging Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English Level 5 |
| Food Processing Technology Level 4 |
| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (Pharmacy) |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology |
| Technical Upgrading Programme- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences |
| Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics |
| Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics |
| DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES |
| Agricultural Extension Level 6 |
| Environmental Science Level 6 |
| Horticulture Technology Level 6 |
| Environmental Technology Level6 6 |
| Animal Production Technology Level 6 |
| Sustainable Agriculture for Rural Development Level 5 |
| DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY, INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT, FASHION AND DESIGN |
| Food and Beverage Sales Management Level 6 |
| Food and Beverage Production – (Culinary Art) Level 6 |
| Housekeeping and Accommodation Management Level 6 |
| Fashion Design Level 6 |
| Tourism Management Level 6 |
| Events Management Level 6 |
| Fashion and Apparel Design Level 6 |
| Hair Dressing Operations Management Level 6 |
| Tannery and Leather Technology Level 6 |
| Food and Beverage Sales & Service Management Level 5 |
| Food Production and Beverage Production -(Culinary Art) Level 5 |
| Housekeeping and Accommodation Management Level 5 |
| Fashion Design Technology Level 5 |
| Tourism and Travel Management Level 5 |
| Tour Guide Level 5 |
| Events Decoration Level 5 |
| Fashion and Apparel Design Level 5 |
| Hair Dressing Operations Level 5 |
| Food and Beverage Sales & Service Level 4 |
| Food Production and Beverage Production -(Culinary Art) Level 4 |
| Housekeeping and Accommodation Management Level 4 |
| Fashion Design Technology Level 4 |
| Fashion and Apparel Design Level 4 |
| DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING |
| Building Technician Level 6 |
| Architectural Technology Level 6 |
| Civil Engineering Level 6 |
| Land Surveying Level 6 |
| Land Surveying Level 5 |
| Plumbing Level 5 |
| Masonry Level 4 |
| Plumbing Level 4 |
| DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS |
| Computer Science Level 6 |
| Information Communication & Technician Level 6 |
| Library & Information Studies Level 6 |
| Computer Programming Level 6 |
| Cyber Security Level 6 |
| Information Communication & Technology Level 6 |
| Information Communication & Technician Level 5 |
| Library & Information Studies Level 5 |
| Cyber Security Level 5 |
| Information Communication & Technology Level 5 |
| DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS STUDIES |
| Accountancy Level 6 |
| Business Management Level 6 |
| Human Resource Management Level 6 |
| Marketing Level 6 |
| Supply Chain Management Level 6 |
| Banking and Finance Level 6 |
| Cooperative Management Level 6 |
| Road Transport Management Level 6 |
| Project Management Level 6 |
| Office Administration Level 6 |
| Store Keeping Level 6 |
| Business Management Level 5 |
| Human Resource Management Level 5 |
| Marketing Level 5 |
| Supply Chain Management Level 5 |
| Office Administration Level 5 |
| Cooperative Management Level 5 |
| Office Assistance Level 4 |
| Accounting Technicians Diploma |
| Certified Public Accountants Part 1 & II |
| Associate in Procurement & Supply |
| Certified Procurement & Supply Professional |
| DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL STUDIES |
| Social work 6 |
| Social work 5 |
| Social work 4 |
Hostel and accommodation in Kisumu National Poly
Kisumu 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.
Kisumu 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 Kisumu Polytechnic student portal sign up and log in. In case of any challenges contact the institute for help.