Kisii National Polytechnic (KNP)is a public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institution located in Kisii, Kenya. It was established in 1971 as Gusii Institute of Technology and was upgraded to National Polytechnic in May 2016.
Kisii National Polytechnic’s Background
Kisii National Polytechnic was founded on 19th December 1971 as Gusii Institute of Technology in Kisii town at a meeting of Abagusii leaders’ conference attended by representatives from all walks of life.
It was registered in 1972 under the Education Act CAP 212 of the Laws of Kenya with the objective of providing technical education and training for youths. The initial courses were Secretarial and Building Technology. Since then more courses have been introduced and currently KNP offers a total of seventy four (74) at Artisan, Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma levels.
The institution was moved from St. Vincent Centre in Kisii town, where it was initially housed, to the current site in 1980 where it occupies 16.95 hectares of land.
The institute was elevated to a national polytechnic in May 2016 through Legal notice No. 93.
Kisii National Polytechnic’s Contact Details and Location
- Location: Nairobi-Kisii Highway, Kisii Town.
- Phone: +254 700 152177 or +254 752 031300 .
- Email: info@kisiipoly.ac.ke .
- Website: www.kisiipoly.ac.ke .
Kisii National Polytechnic’s Departments and Courses Offered
The college offers Artisan, Certificate, Diploma, and Higher Diploma level courses in the following departments:
- Engineering: Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical & Automotive, Building & Civil Engineering.
- Applied Sciences & Health: Health Sciences, Applied Sciences (such as Science Lab Technology).
- Business & ICT: Business Studies, Mathematics & Computing (ICT), Communication & Development Studies.
- Hospitality & Social Sciences: Institutional Management (Hospitality), Fashion & Design, Social Work & Community Development.
Kisii National Polytechnic’s Fees and Admission Details
- Annual Fee: Estimated at Ksh 67,189 per academic year.
- Government Capitation: Eligible students receive a government grant (capitation) of Ksh 30,000 per year.
- Admission Fee: The application fee is Ksh 500 for “Self-Sponsored” students and Ksh 2,000 for those applying through KUCCPS.
- Intake: Main intakes are held in January, May, and September . Applications for the May 2026 Intake are currently ongoing.
Kisii National Polytechnic’s Student Services
- Student Portal: You can access services such as downloading admission letters and applying online through the Huduma Bora Platform or Admission Portal .
- Accommodation: There are limited accommodation spaces available on campus at a cost of Ksh 6,000 per term on a “first come first served” basis.
- Food: Provided on a “Pay-As-You-Eat” (PAYE) basis in the student cafeteria.
Kisii National Polytechnic’s Contact info
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To be the preferred training institution, for technical and vocational skills development.
- P.O Box 222-40200, KISII-KENYA.
- 0700152177/0752031300
- info@kisiipoly.ac.ke
COURSES OFFERED AT KISII NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
Kisii National Polytechnic offers a wide range of technical and vocational courses, including diplomas, certificates, and artisan programs in engineering, hospitality, agriculture, and business studies. Key departments include Electrical & Electronics, Building & Civil Engineering, Hospitality (Food/Fashion), and Business Management.
Key Courses Offered
- Engineering: Electrical & Electronics (Power/Telecom options), Medical Engineering, Building Technology, and Plumbing.
- Hospitality & Fashion: Artisan/Certificate/Diploma in Food & Beverage Production/Management, Catering & Accommodation, and Fashion Design.
- Business & Technical: Certificate in Secretarial Studies, Supply Chain Management, Sales & Marketing, and Agriculture.
Application Details
- Admission Requirements: Original and photocopies of academic certificates (Form 4, Standard 8) and a National ID card/Passport.
- Application Process: Applications are made to the Principal via post or directly to the institution.
- Fees: Approximately KES 67,189 per academic year.
Higher Diploma Level Courses
- Applied Biology
- Library & Information Studies
- Human Resource Management
- Entrepreneurship Education
- Business Administration
Diploma Level Courses
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (power)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Telecom)
- Pharmaceutical technology
- Medical Engineering
- Medical Lab Technology
- Environmental Health
- Food and beverage Production and service
- Fashion and Design
- Information Communication Technology
- Information Communication Technician
- Mechanical engineering (production)
- Automotive engineering
- Social work and community development
- Information science
- Project management
- Applied biology
- Analytical chemistry
- General Agriculture
- Environmental Science Studies
- Food science technology
- Building technology
- Architecture
- Civil engineering
- Supply chain management
- Secretarial studies
- Cooperative management
- Sales and marketing management
- Human resource management
- Entrepreneurship education
- Business management
Certificate Courses
- Science lab tech
- Agriculture
- Food Science
- Building technology
- Plumbing
- Secretarial Studies
- Supply chain management
- Sales and marketing
- Business management
- Human resource management
- ATD CS
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (power)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Telecom)
- Food and beverage Production and service management
- Fashion and Design
- Information Communication Technology
- Information Communication Technician
- Mechanical engineering (production)
- Automotive engineering
- Social work and community development
- Information science
Artisan Courses
- Electrical installation Electrical wiring
- Garment making
- Food and beverage
- Hair dressing and beauty therapy
- Plumbing
- Masonry
- Carpentry and joineryMotor vehicle mechanics
Competency-based courses
- Carpentry and joinery
- Masonry
- Bakery
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Panel beating and spray painting
- Sculpture
- House Keeping
- Accommodation
- Plumbing
- Health testing services
Important Portals
- eLearning Portal: https://elearning.kisiipoly.ac.ke/login/index.php
- New Students’ Portal: https://newportal.kisiipoly.ac.ke/Home/Login
- Transcripts Download Portal: https://huduma.kisiipoly.ac.ke/examinations/results_checker/academic_transcripts