The Kabete National Polytechnic is a government technical institution mandated to offer a range of courses in engineering, hospitality, business, and technology. The Kabete National Polytechnic is a TVET-accredited institution and boasts of being ISO 9001:2015 certified.
The Kabete National Polytechnic Diploma programs, Certificate, and Artisan courses are accredited by KASNEB, KNEC, Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Kenya Medical Laboratories Technicians, NITA, TVETA, CDACC and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
The Kabete National Polytechnic is the first TVET institution to Export Engineering Spare parts made in the college to the International market (China) after having won The Africa Tech Challenge (AFRITECH), sponsored by China.
Intake at The Kabete National Polytechnic is normally done in May and September.
Diploma courses require KCSE minimum of C-, craft certificate courses require a minimum mean grade of D plain, while artisan courses require a minimum of D- in KCSE.
Furthermore, diploma in engineering programs requires a C- in Physics, Mathematics and English.
Courses Offered at The Kabete National Polytechnic
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Courses
This department offers Diploma and Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering courses further divided into the following options:
- Power option
- Telecommunication option
- Instrumentation option
The department also offers the following short courses. The short courses take 3 to 6 months to complete and are examined by NITA and CDACC.
- Artisan in Electrical
- Wireman I & II
- Solar Pv installation
- Higher National Diploma (Power option)
- PLC & Industrial Robotics (i. Basic & ii. Advanced)
- Motor Rewinding
- Motor Controls
- Diploma in Electrical & Electronics (Bridging)
Applied and Health Science Department Courses
- Artisan In Food And Beverage
- Bridging in Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Certificate in Catering And Accommodation
- Certificate in Food And Beverage
- Certificate in Food Science and Processing
- Certificate in Medical Laboratory Applied Sciences
- Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Certificate in Oil and Gas Geophysical Applied Sciences
- Certificate in Science Laboratory Applied Sciences
- Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
- Diploma in Applied Biology
- Diploma in Catering and Accommodation
- Diploma in Food and Beverage
- Diploma in Food and Beverage Module 2
- Diploma in Food Science and Processing
- Diploma in Geophysical Technology
- Diploma in Health Records
- Diploma in Medica Laboratory Technology
- Diploma in Medical Engineering
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
- Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Diploma in Oil And Gas Technology
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
- Parallel Science Laboratory Technology
- Part-time Certificate in Science Laboratory Applied Sciences
- Part-Time Diploma in Applied Biology
- Refer in Medical Laboratory
- Soap Making
- Social Work And Community Development
- Upgrading Certificate In Medical Laboratory
- Upgrading Diploma In Medical Laboratory
The Kabete National Polytechnic Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology courses are recognized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology course is recognized by Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
Hospitality Department Courses
- Artisan in Food and Beverage
- Artisan in hair Beauty and Therapy
- Certificate in Catering and Accommodation
- Certificate in Food and Beverage
- Certificate in Hair and Beauty
- Diploma in Catering and Accommodation
- Diploma in Food and Beverage
- Part-time in Baking and Pastry
Business Studies Department Courses
- Certificate in Business Management
- Certificate in Co-operative Management
- Certificate in Human Resource
- Certificate in Sale and Marketing
- Certificate in Supply Chain Management
- Diploma in Banking & Finance
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Computerised Secretarial
- Diploma in Cooperative Management
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Marketing
- Diploma in Project Management
- Diploma in Sales and Marketing
- Diploma in Supplies Chain Management
- Diploma in Supplies Management
- Diploma in Transport Management
Building and Civil Engineering Courses
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Carpentry and Joinery Grade 3
- Certificate in AutoCAD and Arch CAD
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Certificate in glazing and Aliminium Fitting
- Certificate in Masonry
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Diploma in Architecture
- Diploma in Building
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Land Survey
- Diploma in Quantity Survey
- Diploma Quantitative Survey
- Masonry Grade 2
- Masonry Grade 3
- Parallel in Diploma Building Technology
- Parallel in Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Part-time in Painting and Decoration
- Plumbing Grade 1
- Plumbing Grade 11
- Plumbing Grade 2
- Plumbing Grade 3
- Refer Certificate in Building
- Refer in Building and Civil
Computer Studies Department Courses
- Diploma Information Communication Technology
- Craft Certificate in Information Communications Technology
- Certificate in Computer Application Packages
- Certificate in Computer Web Design and Development
- Certificate in Mobile Application Programming PHP, C++, HTML
- Certificate in Computer Support Maintenance and Networking
- Certificate in computer graphics design
- Certificate in Computer Support Maintenance and Fault Diagnosis
Mechanical Engineering Department Courses
- Certificate in Automotive Engineering
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Refrigeration
- Certificate in Welding And Fabrication
- Certificate Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (plant)
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Motor Vehicle Electrician
- Motor Vehicle Electrician grade 3
- Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Motor Vehicle Mechanics grade 2
- Motor Vehicle Mechanics Grade 3
- Part-time in Refrigeration and Air
- Part-time Motor Vehicle Mechanics grade 3
- Part-time Motor Vehicle Electrician
- Refer in Mechanical Engineering
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning grade 2
- Welding and Fabrication
Liberal Department Courses
- Artisan in Hair and Beauty
- Certificate in Early Child Development
- Certificate in Hair and Beauty
- Certificate in Librarian and Information
- Certificate in Social Work
- Diploma in Early childhood
- Diploma in Early Childhood Development
- Diploma in Hair and Beauty
- Diploma in Librarian and Information
- Diploma in Social Work and Community
Mass Media & Journalism Department Courses
- Diploma in Journalism
- Certificate in Journalism
Mathematics Department Courses
Diploma in Applied Statistics (Module I, II, III)
The Kabete National Polytechnic Courses Fee Structure
YOu can view and download the current fee structure here TKNP students download page.
The Kabete National Polytechnic Contacts
Location: Along Waiyaki Way near Uthiru market in Kiambu County, Gacharage Road, Kabianga.
Students Portal: portal.kabetepoly.ac.ke/login/sign-in
P. O. Box 29010-00625, Nairobi
Phone:+254 713 338 683
Email: info@kabetepoly.ac.ke
See Also:
- List of Courses Offered at KIPS Technical College
- IAT Kenya Courses in Computer and Business
- Kisumu National Polytechnic Courses Offered
- Eldoret National Polytechnic Courses, Requirements