Kitale National Polytechnic is a leading tertiary institution located in Kitale, Trans Nzoia county, Kenya. It was established in 1990.
Mission; To produce globally competitive graduates through competency- based education and training, research and innovation for sustainable development.
Vision; A polytechnic of excellence in competency- based education and training and research.
Core values include innovation, integrity, equity, customer focus, professionalism and teamwork.
Kitale National Polytechnic Location;
Kitale National Polytechnic is located within Kitale municipality along Elgon road, about 1 km from Kitale town in Trans Nzoia county, Kenya.
Kitale National Polytechnic Fee structure;
Each course offered has its own unique fee structure. For more information, kindly feel free to contact the institution’s administration.
Kitale National Polytechnic Intakes;
This institution has 3 intakes every year; January, May and September.
Kitale National Polytechnic Courses;
| COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME | EXAM BODY |
| MECHANICAL AND AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Automotive engineering | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Mechanical engineering production | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Mechanical engineering plant option | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Petroleum and geoscience | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Mechanical engineering -production | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Mechanical engineering- plant | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Automotive engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Artisan courses; | |||
| Artisan in Electrical | D plain in KCSE or KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Electrical | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Electrical | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Electrical (telecommunication option) | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Artisan courses; | |||
| Building technology | D plain in KCSE or KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Plumbing | D plain in KCSE or KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Building technology | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Plumbing | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Roads construction | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Land survey | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Civil engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Quantity surveying | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Water technology | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Building technology | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Welding and fabrication | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Artisan courses; | |||
| Artisan in Agriculture | D plain in KCSE or KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Certificate courses; | |||
| General agriculture | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| General agriculture | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Agriculture | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Entrepreneurial agriculture | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| BUSINESS DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Artisan courses; | |||
| Store keeping | D plain in KCSE or KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Communication skills | D plain in KCSE or KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Financial accounting | D plain in KCSE or KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Business management | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Chain supply management | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Secretarial studies | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Project management | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Sales and marketing | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Human resource | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Project management | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Business management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Human resource management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Sales and marketing | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Secretarial studies | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Supply chain management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Cooperative management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Project management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Banking and finance | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Accountancy | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Entrepreneurship development | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Project management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| LIBERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Artisan courses; | |||
| Commercial law | D plain in KCSE or KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Short hand | D plain in KCSE or KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Social work and community development | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Social work and community development | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Community health | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Artisan courses; | |||
| Secretarial duties | D plain in KCSE or KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Food and beverage management | D plain in KCSE or KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Food processing and preservation technology | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Food and beverage management | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Certificate in Catering and accommodation management | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Food and beverage management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Catering and accommodation management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Higher national diploma in food and beverage management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Food science and processing technology | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| MATHS AND APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Certificate courses; | |||
| Science laboratory | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Applied Biology | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Medical engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Chemical engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Environmental science | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT COURSES; | |||
| Artisan courses; | |||
| Computerized document processing | D plain in KCSE or KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Certificate courses; | |||
| ICT | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Information studies | D+ in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | |||
| Computer hardware and maintenance | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Software engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Computer networking | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
| Information studies | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | KNEC |
Kitale National Polytechnic How to apply for courses;
Visit the institution’s website www.kitalenationalpolytechnic.ac.ke
Fill in the application form, clearly stating the course you want to pursue
Submit
Kitale National Polytechnic Students portal;
Upon admission, each student opens a student portal. This becomes a platform where they get to access updates from the institution. Such updates include important term dates and academic results.
Kitale National Polytechnic Hostels & Accommodation;
The institution offers accommodation to its students at an affordable rate.
Kitale National Polytechnic Contacts;
| Physical location | Kitale, Trans Nzoia county, Kenya |
| Postal address | P.O. Box 2162- 30200, Kitale, Kenya. |
| Phone number | 0721379304/ 0780379304 |
| Email address | info@kitalenationalpolytechnic.ac.ke |
| Website | www.kitalenationalpolytechnic.ac.ke |