Bureti National Polytechnic Location
Welcome to The Kericho National Polytechnic, a premier Kenyan institution for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)! We offer a vibrant learning environment where you can develop in-demand skills for a successful career. With a focus on practical training and experienced faculty, we empower our students to become future leaders of industry and innovation.
- Foster a culture of rigorous academic inquiry.
- Promote sustainability and social responsibility.
- Prepare students for the challenges of tomorrow.
Our History
From our humble beginnings to our current standing as a global education leader.
2015
Started as Bureti Technical Training Institute, focused on providing foundational technical skills to the region.
October 2023
Celebrated our First Graduation ceremony, a landmark event for our pioneer cohorts.
January 2024
Upgraded to a National Polytechnic, expanding our mandate to offer specialized national-level training.
2025
Awarded as Qualification Awarding Institution (QAI) and Qualification Awarding Body (QAB) by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA).
Bureti National Polytechnic Courses
Horticulture Production Level 3
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
Masonry Level 3
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
Plumbing Level 3
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
COSMETOLOGY LEVEL 3
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
FOOD PRODUCTION COOK LEVEL 3
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC LEVEL 3
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
WELDER LEVEL 3
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
Horticulture Production Level 4
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
General Agriculture Level 4
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
DAIRY FARM MANAGEMENT LEVEL 4
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
Masonry Level 4
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
PLUMBING LEVEL 4
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY LEVEL 4
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
COSMETOLOGY LEVEL 4
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
ICT LEVEL 4
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 4
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
FOOD PRODUCTION COOK LEVEL 4
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
MECHANICAL PRODUCTION MACHINE OPERATOR LEVEL 4
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC LEVEL 4
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
WELDER LEVEL 4
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
Horticulture Production Level 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
Horticulture Production Level 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
BUILDING TECHNICIAN LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
PLUMBING LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
STORE KEEPING LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
COSMETOLOGY LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
HUMAN RESOURCE LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
ICT LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
SOCIAL WORK LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
ELECTRICAL OPERATOR POWER OPTION LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATOR LEVEL 5 (PATHWAY A)
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS TECHNICIAN LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
HOUSEKEEPING AND ACCOMONDATION LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
MECHANICAL PLANT TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
MECHANICAL PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
WELDING AND FABRICATION TECHNICIAN LEVEL 5
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
Horticulture Production Level 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
Agricultural Extension Level 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL AGRICULTURE
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
BUILDING TECHNICIAN LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
CIVIL ENGINEERING LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
COSMETOLOGY LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
HUMAN RESOURCE LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
Accountancy LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
ICT LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
COMPUTER SCIENCE LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
SOCIAL WORK LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (POWER OPTION) LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS TECHNICIAN LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
MECHANICAL PLANT TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
MECHANICAL PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
WELDING AND FABRICATION TECHNICIAN LEVEL 6
A comprehensive training program designed to equip students with industry-standard skills and technical expertise.
Bureti National Polytechnic Fees
Annual Fee Structure
Circular No. 5/2023 (1st Sept 2023)
Guidelines per Term
Circular No. MOE/TVET/2/53/1 (18th Aug 2025)
GOVERNMENT FEES STRUCTURE FOR ALL NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC COURSES
Following your placement in the institution, you are eligible to apply on reporting the government scholarship, HELB & Bursary to assist you with your Training expenses. In case the government
scholarship and HELB do not cover the cost of your Training, the deficit will be paid by your
parent/guardian.
Below is the table showing the new government funding model and the benefits therein.
| Trainee category as per the Level of Need | Annual Fees | GOK Scholarship | HELB | House hold (Guardian/Parent) | Pocket Money (upkeep) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Allocation (%) | Amount (Ksh.) | Allocation (%) | Amount (Ksh.) | Allocation (%) | Amount (Ksh.) | Amount (Ksh.) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Band 1 (Vulnerable) | 67,189 | 70 | 47,032 | 23 | 15,118 | 7 | 5,039 | 18,600 | |||||||||||||||||
| Band 2 (Extremely Needy) | 67,189 | 60 | 40,313 | 28 | 18,813 | 12 | 8,063 | 17,600 | |||||||||||||||||
| Band 3 (Needy) | 67,189 | 50 | 33,595 | 32 | 21,500 | 18 | 12,094 | 15,600 | |||||||||||||||||
| Band 4 (Less Needy) | 67,189 | 40 | 26,876 | 38 | 25,532 | 22 | 13,438 | 14,600 | |||||||||||||||||
| Band 5 (Able to pay) | 67,189 | 30 | 20,156 | 43 | 28,891 | 27 | 18141 | 13,600 | |||||||||||||||||
| Self-Sponsored | 67,189 | – | – | – | – | 100 | 67,189 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Assessment/Examination fees vary with course | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SNO | OTHER LEVIES | AMOUNT | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Registration (Once on admission) | 500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | TVETA levies (Charged once on admission) | 500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | KUCCPS Application Fees(For those already placed by KUCCPS) | 1,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Bureti National Polytechnic Student Portal
Link: Admission Portal Login
Bureti National Polytechnic Intakes
Requirements
Admission Criteria
Select your program level to view specific admission requirements for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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KCPE or KCSE certificate
Note: All courses are Examined and Certified by The Kericho National Polytechnic as a Qualification Awarding Body.
Exceptions:Nutrition and Dietetics (Level 5 & 6) have additional individual subject requirements as per the regulatory bodies.
Application Process
Create Account
Start your journey by creating a secure account in our admissions portal.
Fill Application
Enter your personal, academic, and professional details in our intuitive form.
Upload Documents
Upload your transcripts, essays, and required identification documents.
Pay Fee & Submit
Review your application, pay the processing fee, and click submit.
Investment
Tuition & Financial Aid
The Kericho National Polytechnic is committed to making education accessible through the new student-centered funding model.
Student-Centered Higher Education Funding
Under the new model launched in 2023, funding for TVET trainees is determined by individual financial needs assessed through the Means Testing Instrument (MTI). Support is provided through a combination of Government Scholarships, HELB Loans, and Household contributions.
- Equitable support based on financial need
- Direct tuition payment to the Polytechnic
- Maintenance/Upkeep loans paid to student accounts
Bureti National Polytechnic Contacts
- P.O BOX 444-20406, Sotik, Kenya
- 0742888444 / 0704 453 337
- principal@kerichopoly.ac.ke