Kitale National Polytechnic

Type of Institution: Public TVET College

Background Information

The Kitale National Polytechnic was established in 1980 as a public institute under the provisions of the Education Act (CAP211). It has grown to be the leading training institute in the region. It is located within Kitale Municipality along Elgon Rd, 1km from Kitale town.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to Kitale National Polytechnic for a diploma course a minimum mean grade of C- in KCSE is required, D (plain) for Certificate courses and Artisan courses are open ended.

You can find the full list of requirements by downloading the course requirements (https://www.kitalenationalpolytechnic.ac.ke/cgi-sys/suspendedpage.cgi) at the institution’s website. Kitale National Polytechnic admission letters will be sent out to qualifying students.

Courses Offered at Kitale National Polytechnic

Kitale National Polytechnic offers a wide range of courses, from business related, agriculture-related, engineering related, math, sciences, among others. The courses offered range from diploma to certificate, professional courses, short courses, and trade and crafts courses as shown below.

Diploma Courses

• Diploma in Sales and Marketing
• Diploma in Building Technology
• Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Diploma in Food Science and Processing Technology (DFPT)
• Diploma in Land Surveying
• Diploma in General Agriculture
• Diploma in Secretarial Studies
• Diploma in Cooperative Management
• Diploma in Banking and Finance
• Diploma in Accountancy
• Diploma in Electrical
• Diploma in Electrical (power option)
• Diploma in Electrical (telecommunication option)
• Diploma in Computer Hardware and Maintenance
• Diploma in Information Studies
• Diploma in Community Health
• Diploma in Entrepreneurship Education
• Diploma in Project Management
• Diploma in Catering and Accommodation
• Diploma in Applied Biology
• Higher Diploma in Food and Beverage Management
• Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Technology
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (plant)
• Diploma in Automotive Engineering
• Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
• Diploma in Petroleum and Geoscience
• Diploma in Environmental Science
• Diploma in Chemical Engineering
• Diploma in Medical Engineering
• Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
• Diploma in Computer Networking
• Diploma in Software Engineering
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Chain Supply Management

Certificate Courses

• Certificate in General Agriculture
• Certificate in Building Technology
• Certificate in Plumbing
• Certificate in Roads Construction
• Certificate in Land Survey
• Certificate in Business Management
• Certificate in Chain Supply Management
• Certificate in Secretarial Studies
• Certificate in Project Management
• Certificate in Sales and Marketing
• Certificate in Human Resources
• Certificate in Food Processing and Preservation Technology
• Certificate in Science Laboratory
• Certificate in Automotive Engineering
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (production)
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (plant)
• Certificate in Electrical
• Certificate in Information Communication Technology
• Certificate in Social Work and Community Development
• Certificate in Information Studies
• Certificate in Project Management
• Certificate in Food and Beverage Management
• Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Management

Artisan Courses

• Artisan in Agriculture
• Artisan in Plumbing
• Artisan in Building Technology
• Artisan in Electrical
• Artisan in Food and Beverage Management
• Computerized Document Processing
• Secretarial Duties
• Finance Accounting
• Commercial Law
• Storekeeping
• Communication Skills

Professional Courses

• KASNEB business courses
• Professional course in Human Resource Management
• Professional course in Supply Chain Management
• Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
• Certified Information Communication Technologists

Short Courses

• Business plans creation
• Bookkeeping
• Office practice
• Human resource services
• Communication skills
• Proposal writing
• Project writing
• Business calculations
• Supply services
• Customer care and public relations
• Solar Technology
• Computer Repair and Maintenance
• Computer Application Packages
• International Computer Driving License

Application Process

To join Kitale National Polytechnic go to the institution’s website then visit the course list section https://www.kitalenationalpolytechnic.ac.ke/?page_id=556  and search for and select the course you want to pursue and fill the accompanying application form then submit.

You can also apply via KUCCPS student’s portal accessible through KUCCPS website www.kuccps.ac.ke by using your KCSE and KCPE index number as username and password, respectively. KUCCPS sets an application window within which students can submit their applications.

Kitale National Polytechnic KUCCPS Admission Letters

To get the KUCCPS admission letter go to KUCCPS student’s portal https://students.kuccps.net/login/ , log in with your application details i.e., username and password. Navigate to the admission letter section to download and print your KUCCPS admission letter.

You can also collect the admission letter from the applicant’s secondary school.

Student Portal of Kitale National Polytechnic

To access the students’ portal, click http://196.202.195.98/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F and log in with your credentials or create account if you are a new user.

Fees Structure

Kitale National Polytechnic has a unique fees structure for every course. To see the fees structure, click https://www.kitalenationalpolytechnic.ac.ke/?page_id=1391. A summary of the fees structure is also included in the admission letter.

Bank Account Details for Kitale National Polytechnic

Bank: Barclays Bank

Account No: 0038219650

Contacts and Address of Kitale National Polytechnic

Physical Address: Located Along Elgon Road, near Kitale Town.

Postal Address: P.O Box 2162-30200, Kitale, Kenya.

Telephone: +254 780 379304/ +254 721 379304

Email: info@kitalenationalpolytechnic.ac.ke

Website: www.kitalenationalpolytechnic.ac.ke