Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic Location
Important Information
- Location: Located along the Kisumu–Chavakali–Kapsabet–Eldoret road, within the Kaimosi Mission Complex.
- Main Department: Includes the schools of Applied Technology, Accounting and Information Systems, Hotel and Tourism Management, and Engineering.
Detailed Information.
Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic is located in Vihiga County, within the Western Region of Kenya, at the heart of the Kaimosi Mission Complex. The institution sits on a 60-acre piece of land along the Kisumu–Chavakali–Kapsabet–Eldoret road.
Established in 1971 by the East African Yearly Meeting of Friends Church (Quakers), in collaboration with the local community and partners from the USA and UK, the institution was originally known as Friends College Kaimosi (FCK). It was founded to promote vocational education with a strong emphasis on Practical Agriculture, Rural Leadership, Small Business Management, and Entrepreneurship Training.
In November 2024, the institution was elevated to a National Polytechnic, officially becoming Friends National Polytechnic Kaimosi (FNPK). This milestone marked a significant step in its commitment to providing high-quality technical and vocational education.
As a training institute under the Ministry of Education (MOE), FNPK is dedicated to addressing the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements, evolving education policies, and changing labor market demands. The institution prioritizes capacity building, strategic partnerships, good governance, and a strong corporate image, aligning itself with MOE goals and other government policies.
Courses Offered
- Engineering: Automotive, Electrical, Building & Civil Engineering, and Mechanical.
- Business and ICT: Business Management, Supply Chain, Human Resources (HR), and ICT.
- Science and Agriculture: General Agriculture, Laboratory Technology, and Nutrition & Dietetics.
- Hospitality: Food and Beverage Production, and Fashion & Design.
How to Join the Contact
- Applications: You can apply through the official KFNP website or through the KUCCPS system for government courses.
- Phone: 0712 604008 or 0704 686363.
- Email: info@kfnp.ac.ke or fckadmissions@gmail.com.
- Mail: PO Box 150 – 50309, Kenya.
Student Services
- Accommodation: Male and female hostels are available for a fee of approximately Ksh 4,500 per semester , on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Food: It uses a “Pay As You Eat” (PAYE) system where students buy their own meals.
- Fees: Payments can be made via M-Pesa Paybill 522123 or KCB bank.
Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic Courses
BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT-
KASNEB COURSES
1.1 Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) level I, (KCSE C- Minus)
1.2 Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) level II (pass in ATC level I or ATD level I)
1.3 Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) level III (pass in ATC level II or ATD level II)
1.4 Certified Public Accountant/Secretary (CPA/CPS Part 1 (KCSE C+ with c+ in Maths & English or Pass in ATD Level III)
1.5 Certified Public Accountant/Secretary (CPA/CPS PART II-(Pass in CPA/CPS Part I)
KNEC COURSES
1.7 Diploma in Information Studies (Library) (KCSE C-)
1.8 Diploma in Accountancy (KCSE C-)
1.9 Diploma in Supply Chain Management – Module I, II, III (KCSE C-)
1.10 Diploma in Human Resources Management – Module I, II, III (KCSE C-)
1.11 Diploma in Sales and Marketing – Module I, II, III (KCSE C-)
1.12 Diploma in Business Management – Module I , II, III (KCSE C-)
1.13 Diploma in Social Work and Community Development- Module I, II, III (KCSE C-)
1.14 Certificate in Supply Chain Management (KCSE D plain) with D plain in Math and English – Module I, II
1.15 Certificate in Human Resource Management –Module I, II(KCSE D plain)
1.16 Certificate in Sales and Marketing – Module I, II(KCSE D plain)
1.17 Certificate in Business Management – Module I , II(KCSE D plain)
1.18 Certificate in Information Studies (Library) – Module I, II(KCSE D plain)
1.19 Certificate in Social Work and Community Development (KCSE D plain)
1.20 HND in Business Management (Dip Business Management)
1.21 HND in Human Resources Management (Dip Business Management, Diploma in Human Resources Management, Diploma in Buss Admin; Dip in Secretarial Studies , 2 yrs)
1.22 HND in Entrepreneurship ( Dip in Entrepreneurship 2 yrs)
1.23 HND in Library & Information Management (Dip in Library & information studies 2yrs)
1.24 HND in Archives & Record Management (Dip in Archives & Record Management 2 yrs)
1.25 Diploma in Project Management (KCSE C-)
1.26 Artisan in Storekeeping(KCSE/KCPE)
2.0 SECRETARIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT –KNEC
2.1 Secretarial Studies- Artisan -KCPE
2.2 Craft certificate in Secretarial Studies (KCSE D plain with D in Eng.) – Module I, II
2.3 Diploma in Secretarial Studies – Module I, II, III (KCSE C-)
2.4 Single & Group (KCSE )
3.0 FOOD AND BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT- KNEC
3.1 Diploma in Food & Beverage Module I, II, III (KCSE C-)
3.2 Diploma in Fashion Design & Garment making Tech. (KCSE C- Minus with D+ in Math) Module I
3.3 Diploma in Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy (KCSE C-)
3.4 Certificate in Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
3.5 Food & Beverage- Artisan (KCSE/KCPE)
3.6 Certificate in Food & Beverage Module I, II
3.7 Certificate in Fashion Design & Garment making Technology. (KCSE D Plain with
APPLIED SCIENCE DEPARTMENT –KNEC
4.1 Certificate in Food Technology
4.2 Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology
4.3 Diploma in Food Technology (KCSE C-)
4.4 Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (KCSE C-)
4.5 Diploma in Applied Biology (KCSE C-)
4.6 Diploma in Dietetics Management Module I, II, III(KCSE C-)
4.7 Bakery/Pastry (6 Months)
5.0 COMPUTER STUDIES DEPARTMENT
5.1 Diploma in Information Communication Technology – Module I , II, III (KCSE C-)
5.2 Computer System Application Packages (CSAP) – KCPE and above (8 packages, 2 months) -KNEC
5.3 Certified Information Communication Technology level I (CICT) (KCSE D Plain) KNEC
5.4 Certificate in Information Communication Technology (CICT) (KCSE D Plain) – Module I, II -KNEC
5.5 Fundamentals of net working (CISCO) – KCSE D Plain (1 month) with online examination
5.6
6.0 BUILDING/ ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (KNEC)
6.1 Certificate in Automotive Engineering (KCSE D Plain) Module I, II
6.2 Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Module I, II
6.3 Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power option) Module I, II (KCSE C-)
6.4 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Prod. Option) Module I(KCSE C-)
6.5 Diploma in Automotive Engineering – Module I, II (KCSE C-)
6.6 Diploma in Building Technology Module I
6.7 Certificate in Building Technology Module I
6.8 Certificate in Plumbing 2 yrs TEP (KCSE D)
6.9 Certificate in Masonry 2yr TEP (KCSE D )
6.10 Certificate in Welding & Fabrication Mod I (KCSE D)
6.11 Artisan in Electrical Installation 5 terms TEP KNEC (KCPE/KCSE)
6.12 Artisan in Plumbing 2 yrs TEP (KCPE/KCSE)
6.13 Artisan in Masonry 2yr TEP (KCPE/KCSE)
6.14 Artisan in Moto Vehicle Mechanic ( KCPE) 2 yrs DRIVING COURSES
COURSES OFFERED- Main Campus – Kaimosi
The following courses are offered at the main campus
| S/N | COURSE NAME | QUALIFICATION | DURATION | EXAM BODY | ||
| ARTISAN COURSES | ||||||
| Artisan Certificate in Welding & Fabrication | KCSE D- (Minus) & Below | 2 years | KNEC | |||
| Artisan in Automotive Technology | KCSE D- (Minus) & Below | 2 Years | KNEC | |||
| 3. | Artisan in Carpentry | KCPE | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 4. | Artisan in Electrical Installation | KCPE | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 5. | Artisan in Fashion Design & Garment Making | KCSE D- (Minus) | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 6. | Artisan in Food & Beverage Production & Service | KCPE | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 7. | Artisan in General Agriculture | KCSE D- (MINUS) OR MINIMUM OF KCPE | 1 Year | KNEC | ||
| 8. | Artisan in Masonry | KCPE | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 9. | Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics | KCSE D- (Minus) & Below | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 10. | Artisan in Plumbing | KCPE | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 11. | Artisan in Secretarial Studies | KCPE | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 12. | Artisan in Storekeeping | KCSE D- (MINUS) | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| CERTIFICATE COURSES | ||||||
| Certificate in Carpentry | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | |||
| 14. | Certificate in Fashion Design & Garment Making | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 15. | Certificate in Information Communication Technology | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 16. | Certificate in Masonry | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 17. | Certificate in Building Technology | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 18. | Certificate in Business Management | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 19. | Certificate in Electrical $ Electronics Engineering (Power Option) | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 20. | Certificate in Food & Beverage | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 21. | Certificate in Food Processing & Preservation Technology | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 22. | Certificate in General Agriculture | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| Certificate in Human Resource Management | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | |||
| Certificate in Information Science (Library) | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | |||
| 25. | Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 26. | Certificate in Painting and Decorating | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 27. | Certificate in Plumbing | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| Certificate in Sales & Marketing | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | |||
| Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | |||
| 30. | Certificate in Secretarial Studies (single & group) | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 31. | Certificate in Social Work & Community Development | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 32. | Certificate in Supply Chain management | KCSE D PLAIN with D Plain in math & English | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| Craft Certificate in Automotive Technology | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | |||
| 34. | Craft Certificate in Catering & Accommodation | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 35. | Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies (Modular) | KCSE D PLAIN with D Plain in English | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| 36. | Craft Certificate in Welding & Fabrication | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KNEC | ||
| DIPLOMA COURSES | ||||||
| 37. | Diploma in Fashion Design & Clothing Technology | KCSE C- (Minus) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 38. | Diploma Catering & Accommodation | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 39. | Diploma in Accountancy | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| Diploma in Analytical Chemistry | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | |||
| Diploma in Applied Biology | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | |||
| 42. | Diploma in Automotive Engineering | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 43. | Diploma in Building Technology | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 44. | Diploma in Business Management | KCSE C- (MINUS) or pass in relevant Certificate | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| Diploma in Civil Engineering | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | |||
| 46. | Diploma in Electrical $ Electronics Engineering (Power Option) | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 47. | Diploma in Food & Beverage | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 48. | Diploma in Food Processing & Preservation Technology | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 49. | Diploma in General Agriculture | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 50. | Diploma in Human Resource Management | KCSE C- (MINUS) or pass in relevant Certificate | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 51. | Diploma in Information Communication Technology | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 52. | Diploma in Information Studies | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (production option) | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | |||
| 54. | Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| Diploma in Project Management | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | |||
| 56. | Diploma in Quantity Surveying | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 57. | Diploma in Sales & Marketing | KCSE C- (MINUS) or pass in relevant Certificate | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 58. | Diploma in Secretarial Studies (modular) | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 59. | Diploma in Social Work & Community Development | KCSE C- (MINUS) or pass in relevant Certificate | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 60. | Diploma in Supply Chain Management | KCSE C- (MINUS) or pass in relevant Certificate | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| 61. | Diploma in Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy Grade | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KNEC | ||
| HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA COURSES | ||||||
| 62. | HND in Archives & Record mgt | Relevant Diploma | 1 Year | KNEC | ||
| HND in Entrepreneurship | Relevant Diploma | 1 Year | KNEC | |||
| 64. | HND in Human Resource Mgt | Relevant Diploma | 1 Year | KNEC | ||
| 65. | HND Library & Information Mgt | Relevant Diploma | 1 Year | KNEC | ||
| KASNEB COURSES | ||||||
| 66. | Accounting Technician Diploma Level I (ATD I) | KCSE C- [Minus] | 6 Months | KASNEB | ||
| Accounting Technician Diploma Level II (ATD II) | Pass in ATC/ATD Level I | 6 Months | KASNEB | |||
| Accounting Technician Diploma Level III (ATD III) | Pass in ATC/ATD Level III | 6 Months | KASNEB | |||
| 69. | Certificate in Accounting Management Skills | KCSE D Plain | 1 Year | KASNEB | ||
| 70. | Certified Information Communication Technology | KCSE D PLAIN | 2 Years | KASNEB | ||
| 71. | CPA/CPS Part II | Pass in CPA/CPS Part I | 1 Year | KASNEB | ||
| CPA/CPS Part I | KCSE C+ with c+ in math & English or
pass in ATD level III |
1 Year | KASNEB | |||
| 73. | CPA/CPS Part III | Pass in CPA/CPS Part II | 1 Year | KASNEB | ||
| 74. | Diploma in Information Communication Technology | KCSE C- (MINUS) | 3 Years | KASNEB | ||
| SHORT COURSES- FCK | ||||||
| 75. | Computer Literacy Packages | OPEN | 1 Month | Internal | ||
| 76. | Accounting Packages | OPEN | 1 month | Internal | ||
| 77. | Driving | 18YRS and Above | 6 Months | |||
| 78. | Technical Drawing – AutoCAD , ArchiCAD | OPEN | 1 Month | Internal | ||
| 79. | Computer Maintenance | OPEN | 1 month | Internal | ||
Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic Fees
KAIMOSI FRIENDS NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
FEES STRUCTURE
1. Fees payable per trainee at Ksh 67,189.00 per year broken down as follows;
| S. No | Item | Amount (Ksh) |
| 1 | Tuition | 36,641 |
| 2 | Personal Emoluments | 12,879 |
| 3 | Electricity, Water & Conservancy | 3,949 |
| 4 | LT&T | 3,949 |
| 5 | RMI | 3,257 |
| 6 | Activity | 4,514 |
| 7 | Medical & Insurance | 2,000 |
| Total | 67,189 | |
2. Guidelines on Tuition fees, Materials Fee and Assessment Tools as outlined below per trainee per term;
| S. No | Item | Amount (Ksh) |
| 1 | Tuition Fee | 22,400 |
| 2 | Materials Fees | 9,600 |
| 3 | Assessment Tools | 3,000 |
| Total | 35,000 | |
3. Fees Structure and Fees Payable for Modularized Courses at the Polytechnic is as follows;
TUITION FEE
| Level | Term 1 (Mod.1) | Term2 (Mod.2) | Term 3 (Mod. 3) |
Term 4 (Mod. 4) |
Term 5 (Mod. 5) |
Term 6 (Mod.6) | Term 7 (Mod.7) | Total Amount (Ksh.) |
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| 3 | 35,000 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 35,000 | |||
| 4 | 35,000 | 35,000 | – | – | – | – | – | 70,000 | |||
| 5 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | – | – | – | 140,000 | |||
| 6 Group 1 |
35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | – | 210,000 | |||
| 6 Group 2 |
35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 35,000 | 245,000 | |||
OTHER FEES PAYABLE (STATUTORY FEES) ON ADMISSION
| S/N | VOTE HEAD | AMOUNT ( Ksh) | ||||||||
| 1 | Registration | 2,000.00 | ||||||||
| 2 | Trainee ID | 500.00 | ||||||||
| 3 | Trainee Welfare | 900.00 | ||||||||
| 4 | Caution Money | 1,000.00 | ||||||||
| 5 | TVETA Fees | 500.00 | ||||||||
| 6 | Industrial Training | 2,000.00 | ||||||||
| TOTAL | 6,900.00 | |||||||||
NOTES
1. Each module takes 3 months.
2. All trainees on admission MUST PAY for the Statutory Fees and complete any fee due before all Summative Modularized Assessment.
3. It is important to note that all trainees are encouraged to apply for Higher Education Fund (HEF) to finance their training. Categorization in Higher Education Funding will determine the amount to be paid based on allocation awarded by Government Scholarship. Guidelines are available on (https://students.kuccps.net/login/ and https://portal.hef.co.ke ).Trainees who fail to apply for HEF will be required to pay the full tuition fee in addition to the other levies listed above.
4. Boarding Fee (optional) is Ksh. 4,500.00 per term, and is applicable only to trainees who have cleared Tuition Fees and other Levies.
5. Trainees are expected to cater for their own meals.
6. All fees must be paid to the Polytechnic’s Official Bank account:
Account Name: Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic
Account Number: 1101755652
Bank: KCB Bank,
Branch: Kakamega
Cash and personal cheques will not be accepted.
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic Student Portal
- : https://elearning.kfnp.ac.ke/
- Student Portal: https://portal.kfnp.ac.ke/
Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic Intakes
FRIENDS COLLEGE KAIMOSI
(KAIMOSI COLLEGE OF RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY)
P O Box 150 – 50309, TIRIKI
Email: admissions@fck.ac.ke
Website: www.fck.ac.ke
Contact Number: 0712604008
Friends College Kaimosi is an institute under the Ministry of Education, it has Ten (10) department, eight (8) of them have STEM courses. The departments are headed by PSC trainers as HODs. The departments have production units that contributes to the growth of the College.
Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic Contacts
Postal Address: Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnic, P.O Box 150 – 50309, Tiriki Kenya.
Phone : +254721471438
Email : agollah@kfnp.ac.ke