A public technical and vocational training institution (TVET), the Kisii National Polytechnic (KNP) offers over 74 courses at the artisan, certificate, diploma, and higher diploma levels.
Modern tools and equipment are available at Kisii National
Polytechnic to equip students with marketable skills in fields like
engineering, hospitality, IT, health sciences, agriculture, and fashion design.
The Kisii National Polytechnic’s courses are recognized by:
- TVETA
CDACC,
- KNEC,
- NITA
and KASNEB examination bodies.
The institution’s intakes are normally done in January,
May, and September.
Kisii National Polytechnic is located 1 kilometer from Kisii
town CBD along the Kisii-Keroka road.
Kisii National Polytechnic Minimum Admission Requirements
Diploma courses require a minimum KCSE mean grade of
C-(Minus) while craft certificate courses require a minimum of D (Plain).
Artisan courses require a D – and below.
How to Apply
Step 1: Application forms
Get application forms from the admissions office at the
Kisii National Polytechnic or from their website kisiipoly.ac.ke
Step 2: Required documents
Dully fill application forms and attach copies of KCSE
certificate, KCPE certificate, birth certificate, school leaving certificate,
National ID card, transcripts/ result slips, and other relevant certificates.
Step 3: Application fees
Application fees of Ksh. 500 for Government-sponsored
students (KUCCPS), and Ksh. 2,000 for Self-sponsored students should be
deposited in the college’s account: Account No: 01120017051900 Cooperative
Bank – Kisii Branch.
Step 4: Submit documents
Submit the duly filled forms together with the attached
documents and bank slip to the Kisii National Polytechnic Registry.
Kisii National Polytechnic School of Applied Sciences
Courses
Diploma Courses
- Applied
Biology
- Analytical
Chemistry
- Food
Processing Technology
- Hair
Dressing
- Nutrition
and Dietetics
- Science
Laboratory Technology
- Applied
Biology
- Beauty
Therapy
- Food
Technology
Certificate Courses
- Food
Processing Technology
- Science
Laboratory Technology
- Hair
Dressing & Beauty Therapy
- Nutrition
and Dietetics
School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Courses
Diploma Courses
- General
Agriculture
- Environmental
Science
- Entrepreneurial
Agriculture
- Sustainable
Agriculture & Rural Development
- Aquaculture
- Apiculture
- Environmental
Management
- Horticulture
- Agriculture
Extension
Certificate Courses
- Entrepreneurial
Agriculture
- Fisheries
- Apiculture
- Horticulture
- Agriculture
Extension
Building and Civil Engineering Courses
Diploma Courses
- Building
Technology
- Civil
Engineering
- Water
Engineering
- Architecture
- Quantity
Survey
Certificate Courses
- Building
Technology
- Plumbing
- Architecture
- Building
Artisan (Masonry)
- Carpentry
& Joinery
- Upholstery
- Plumber
pipefitter
- Carpentry
- Fitter
General
Other Engineering Courses at Kisii National Polytechnic
Diploma Courses
- Electrical
& Electronics (Power Option)
- Electrical
& Electronics (Telecommunication Option)
- Mechanical
Engineering
- Automotive
Engineering
Certificate Courses
- Electrical
& Electronics (Power Option)
- Electrical
& Electronics (Telecommunication Option)
- Artisan
Cert in Electrical Installation
- Electrical
Mechanics (Grade 1,2,3)
- Electrical
Installation (Level 3, 4, 5)
- Mechanical
Engineering
- Automotive
Engineering
- Motor
vehicle Mechanics
- Welding
- Motor
Vehicle Electrical & Electronics
- Motor
Vehicle Electrician
- Fitter
General Gas Welding
- Arc
Welding
- Automotive
Technology
- Mechanical
Technology & Maintenance
School of Hospitality Management Courses
Diploma Courses
- Diploma
in Food & Beverage Production & Sales Management
Certificate Courses
- Craft
Certificate in Food & Beverage
- Production
& Sales Mgt Housekeeping
- Artisan
Certificate in Food & Beverage
- Housekeeping
- Food
and Beverage Sales Management
- Food
Production and Culinary Arts
- Baking
Technology (Production of Cakes and Pastry Products)
Fashion Design and Clothing Technology Courses
- Diploma
in Fashion Design & Clothing Technology
- Craft
Certificate in Fashion Design & Clothing Technology
- Artisan
Certificate in Fashion Design
- Fashion
Design
- Fashion
Design Management
School of Health Sciences Courses
Diploma Courses
- Pharmaceutical
technology
- Medical
Laboratory Technology
- Medical
Engineering
- Environmental
Health Science
- Health
Records & Information Technology
- Community
Health
Certificate Courses
- Health
Records & Information Technology
- Medical
Engineering
- Community
Health
- Community
Health
School of Business Studies Courses
Diploma Courses
- Supply
Chain Management
- Secretarial
Studies with Computer
- Sales
and Marketing
- Human
Resource Management
- Business
Management
- Cooperative
Management
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Accounting
Technician Diploma (Level 1 – 3)
- CPA
Certificate Courses
- Supply
Chain Management
- Secretarial
Studies with Computer
- Sales
and Marketing
- Human
Resource Management
- Business
Management
- Cooperative
Management
- Store
Keeper
- Human
Resource Manager
- Marketing
Communication and Development Studies Courses
Diploma Courses
- Social
Work & Community Development
- Library
& Information Science
Certificate Courses
- Social
Work & Community Development
- Library
& Information Science
- Records
and Archives
- Counseling
Psychology
Computer Studies Courses
Diploma Courses
- Information
and Communication Technology (Mod 1, 2, 3)
- Certified
Information and Communication Technician (C+, Plus or pass in Sect 1, 2,
3)
- Information
Communication Technologist
- Computer
Programming
- ICT
- Cyber
Security
- Animation
& Digital Media Technician
Certificate Courses
- Certificate
in Information Technology (Mod 1 & 2)
- ICT
- Cyber
Security
- Phyton
Programming
- Java
Programming
- Graphics
design – Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
- Data
Analytics using SPSS
- Computer
Operation
- CISCO
- Computer
Packages
KNP also offers Refresher (single units) courses under TVETA
CDACC programs. Part-Time programs are examined by: CISCO, TVETA CDACC, NITA,
NASCOP, KASNEB, and Computer Packages.
Kisii National Polytechnic Fee Structure
Government-sponsored students pay Ksh. 26,420 per academic
year while self-sponsored students pay 56,420 per year.
IT Essentials and CCNA (42 days) cost Ksh. 7,500. Refresher
courses (part-time programs) fee is Ksh. 9,000 per unit.
Take note that KNP may change the fees at their own pleasure
without notice (though government institutions’ fees are well regulated).
The fees may apply only for continuing students and may not
include other requirements for fresh joining students.
You can make inquiries to Kisii National Polytechnic on the
following contacts:
Email: info@kisiipoly.ac.ke
Tel: 058-2031958
Mobile: 0700152177/0752031300
Kisii National Polytechnic Student Portal can
be accessed on the institution’s internal network.