The Nyandarua National Polytechnic (NYNP) is a public TVET institution established by Legal Notice No. 209 of 2020, also known as the Nyandarua National Polytechnic Order, 2020, per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.
Nyandarua National is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country, with a student population of about 10,000. It is located 7 kilometers from Nyahururu Town along the Nyahururu-Gilgil road, Nyandarua 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 curricula as per industry needs, as well as train, assess, and issue certificates.
Nyandarua 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
- Agriculture and Environmental Studies
- Liberal Studies
NYNP’s mission and vision
Mission:
To cultivate a talented, diverse, and inclusive workforce by providing technical and vocational training, technology, opportunities, and innovation for the current and future community industry.
Vision:
A leading global center of excellence in technology and vocational training, research, innovation, and technology.
Nyandarua National Poly Contact Details
Postal Address: P.O. Box 2033-20300, Nyahururu – Kenya
Website: www.nyandaruanationalpoly.ac.ke OR www.nynp.ac.ke/
Email: info@nyandaruanationalpoly.ac.ke
Mobile:0727 256 001
Where is Nyandarua NP located?
Nyandarua National Polytechnic is located 7 kilometers from Nyahururu Town along the Nyahururu-Gilgil road, in Nyandarua County.
Nyandarua 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 polytechnic. Other payable fees are student ID, 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 academic 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.
Course requirements at Nyandarua National Poly
The course entry requirements to join Nyandarua 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 a C- and above in KCSE or a craft certificate in the respective course.
To qualify for the 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 a passport-size picture, among other documents, for verification.
Courses offered at Nyandarua 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 Nyandarua National Poly also examines their CBET courses and issues their certificates. The courses offered are.
| LIST OF COURSES OFFERED AT THE NYANDARUA NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC |
| AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT |
| Horticulture Production – Level 6 |
| Horticulture Production – Level 5 |
| Horticulture Production – Level 4 |
| Agriculture Production – Level 6 |
| Agriculture Production – Level 5 |
| Agriculture Extension – Level 4 |
| APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT |
| Food Processing Technology– Level 5 |
| Food Processing Technology– Level 6 |
| Science Laboratory Technology- Level 5 |
| Science Laboratory Technology – Level 6 |
| Detergent and Paint Production – Level 3 |
| Detergent and Paint Production – Level 4 |
| Dairy Processing Technology – Level 4 |
| Fire Fighting Technology– Level 5 |
| Fire Fighting– Level 4 |
| Analytical Chemistry – level 6 |
| BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT |
| Building Technology – Level 6 |
| Civil Engineering – Level 6 |
| Quantity Survey – Level 6 |
| Architectural Technology – Level 6 |
| Building Technology – Level 5 |
| Plumbing – Level 5 |
| Plumbing – Level 4 |
| Masonry – Level 4 |
| Carpentry and Joinery – Level 4 |
| BUSINESS STUDIES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEPARTMENT |
| Office Administration (Secretarial Studies) – Level 6 |
| Office Administration (Secretarial Studies) – Level 5 |
| Supply Chain Management – Level 6 |
| Supply Chain Management – Level 5 |
| Credit and Risk Management – Level 6 |
| Human Resource – Level 6 |
| Human Resource – Level 5 |
| Business Management – Level 6 |
| Business Management – Level 5 |
| Sales and Marketing – Level 6 |
| Sales and Marketing – Level 5 |
| Account Technician Diploma (ATD) – Level 1,2 & 3 |
| Accounting & Management Skills (CAMS) |
| CPA SECTIONS I, 2 & 3 |
| COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS DEPARTMENT |
| ICT Technician – Level 6 |
| I CT Technician– Level 5 |
| Computer Programming – Level 6 |
| Cyber Security – Level 6 |
| Cyber Security – Level 5 |
| Graphic Design – Level 6 |
| Network & System Administration – Level 6 |
| Computer Applications – Level 3 |
| Certificate in Computer Applications |
| ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT |
| Electrical Technology – Level 6 |
| Electrical Technology – Level 5 |
| Electrical Technology – Level 4 |
| Solar PV – Level 5 |
| Telecommunication Engineering – Level 6 |
| Instrumentation and Control – Level 6 |
| HOSPITALITY, INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT, FASHION AND DESIGN |
| Beauty Therapy – Level 4 |
| Fashion and Design – Level 6 |
| Baking Technology – Level 4 |
| Beauty Therapy – Level 5 |
| Beauty Therapy – Level 4 |
| Hair Dressing – Level 5 |
| Hair Dressing – Level 4 |
| Food and Beverage Production (Culinary Art) – Level 6 |
| Food and Beverage Production (Culinary Art) – Level 5 |
| Food and Beverage Production (Culinary Art) – Level 4 |
| Food and Beverage Sales and Service Management – Level 6 |
| Food and Beverage Sales and Service Management – Level 5 |
| Food and Beverage Sales and Service Management – Level 4 |
| Laundry and Dry – Cleaning Operations – Level 4 |
| Housekeeping and Accommodation – Level 6 |
| Housekeeping and Accommodation – Level 5 |
| Housekeeping and Accommodation – Level 4 |
| LIBERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT |
| Counseling Psychology – Level 6 |
| Community and Social Work – Level 6 |
| Records and Archive Management – Level 6 |
| Community and Social Work – Level 5 |
| Counseling Psychology – Level 5 |
| Library and Information Science – Level 6 |
| Library and Information Science – Level 5 |
| Film Production – Level 6 |
| Music Technology – Level 6 |
| Music Performance – Level 6 |
| Music Art – Level 5 |
| Theatre Arts – Level 6 |
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT |
| Automotive Technology – Level 6 |
| Automotive Technology – Level 5 |
| Welding & Fabrication – Level 6 |
| Automotive Engineering – Level 6 |
| Automotive Engineering – Level 5 |
| Mechanical Technology (Production) – Level 6 |
| Agricultural Engineering – Level 6 |
| Welding & Fabrication – Level 4 |
| Automotive Mechanic – Level 4 |
| Agricultural Mechanics – Level 4 |
| Driving Certificate (B1 & C1) – Light Vehicle & Light Truck |
Hostel and accommodation in Nyandarua National Poly
Nyandarua 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 polytechnic hostels, there are plenty of hostels within walking distance for students.
Nyandarua Polytechnic student portal
The student and staff portal is used by registered students 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 Nyandarua Polytechnic student portal, sign up, and log in. In case of any challenges, contact the institute for help.