The Kisumu National Polytechnic is a TVET accredited institution that was founded in 1967. It has been a great contribution in making a wider population able to access higher learning and gain technical skills that they can then use in solving problems in the society and even providing a source of income for the graduates.
The institution has expanded and now provides eleven classes of courses available to students. These are listed as follows:
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Entrepreneurship Education
- Business Studies
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Building and Civil Engineering
- Institutional Management
- Computer Studies and Mathematics
- Literature Studies
- Applied Science
- Open, Distance and Flexible Learning (ODFL)
In this article, we will be looking at the institution’s current fee structure.
| ENGINEERING, HOSPITALITY, INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AND TEXTILES | |||
| COURSE | YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 |
| Diploma in Electrical Technology | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 34,970 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Telecommunications Technology | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Mechanical | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Automotive Engineering | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Architecture | Ksh 34,970 | Ksh 34,970 | Ksh 35,420 |
| Diploma in Building Technology | Ksh 34, 970 | Ksh 34,970 | Ksh 35,420 |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering | Ksh 34,970 | Ksh 34,970 | Ksh 35,420 |
| Diploma in Information, Communication and Technology | Ksh 38,120 | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 35,700 |
| Diploma in Food and Beverage | Ksh 44,220 | Ksh 43,420 | Ksh 43,220 |
| Diploma in House Keeping and Management | Ksh 33,620 | Ksh 33,620 | Ksh 35,420 |
| Diploma in Catering and Accommodation | Ksh 45,220 | Ksh 43,870 | Ksh 44,320 |
| Diploma in Food Nutrition | Ksh 32,270 | Ksh 32,270 | Ksh 34,070 |
| Diploma in Fashion Design | Ksh 40,420 | Ksh 40,420 | Ksh 42,220 |
| Diploma in Computer Studies | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 38,120 |
| Certificate in Road Construction | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 34,820 | |
| Certificate in Electrical Technology | Ksh 34,370 | Ksh 35,820 | |
| Certificate in Mechanical | Ksh 32,920 | Ksh 35,820 | |
| Certificate in Motor Vehicle | Ksh 34,370 | Ksh 35,820 | |
| Certificate in Metal Work | Ksh 35,000 | Ksh 35,000 | |
| Certificate in Food and Beverages | Ksh 39,370 | Ksh 38,820 | |
| Certificate in Fashion Design | Ksh 38,370 | Ksh 35,650 | |
| Certificate in ICT | Ksh 35,370 | Ksh 32,370 | |
| Certificate in Building Technology | Ksh 27,950 | Ksh 34,820 | |
| Artisan Certificate Food and Beverages | Ksh 37,000 | – | |
| Artisan Certificate MVM | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 34,820 | |
| Artisan Electrical | Ksh 30,000 | Ksh 30,000 | |
| Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | Ksh 35,000 | Ksh 35,000 | |
| Artisan Certificate in Agricultural Machinery | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 34,820 | |
| Diploma in Mechatronics | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 36,320 | |
| Diploma in Fashion Design | Ksh 35,420 | Ksh 35,420 | |
| APPLIED SCIENCES COURSES | |||
| COURSE | YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 |
| Diploma in Analytical Chemistry | Ksh 36,770 | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Applied Biology | Ksh 36,770 | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 38,120 |
| Diploma in Pharmacy | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 38,120 |
| Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology | Ksh 34,370 | – | – |
| Certificate in Food Processing | Ksh 34,370 | – | – |
| Diploma in Food Technology | Ksh 36,770 | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Petroleum | Ksh 34,970 | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology | Ksh 35,420 | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 35,420 |
| Diploma in Agriculture | Ksh 34,370 | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture in Rurals | Ksh 34,370 | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 36,770 |
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| NITA/KASNEB/INTERNAL EXAMINATIONS | |
| COURSE | COST |
| Certificate Industrial Plant | Ksh 46,100 |
| Electrical Wire and Fitter | Ksh 35,200 |
| Certified Public | Ksh 16,200 |
| Cisco IT Essentials | Ksh 9,500 |
| Accounting Technology | Ksh 13,200 |
| Plumbing and Pipe Fitting | Ksh 28,400 |
| Masonry and Bricklaying | Ksh 28,400 |
| Dress Making | Ksh 35,000 |
| Tailoring | Ksh 35,000 |
| Knitting | Ksh 15,000 |
| Embroidery | Ksh 15,000 |
| Computer Applications | Ksh 7,000 |
| Computer Programming | Ksh 7,000 |
| Web Design and Development | Ksh 7,000 |
| Computer Graphics | Ksh 7,000 |
| Bridging SI.T | Ksh 27,000 |
| Bridging Knee | Ksh 13,500 |
| ICDL Level 1 | Ksh 13,500 |
| ICDL Level 2 | Ksh 13,500 |
| ICDL Level 3 | Ksh 13,500 |
| BUSINESS / LIBERAL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP | |||
| COURSE | YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | YEAR 3 |
| Diploma in Business Management | Ksh 36,770 | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 38,120 |
| Diploma in Supply Chain | Ksh 39,470 | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 38,120 |
| Diploma in Human Resource | Ksh 35,420 | Ksh 33,620 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Sales and Marketing | Ksh 36,770 | Ksh 34,970 | Ksh 38,120 |
| Diploma in Tourism Management | Ksh 39,470 | Ksh 37,670 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Tour Guiding | Ksh 39,470 | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Secretarial Management | Ksh 38,120 | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Social Work | Ksh 33,620 | Ksh 33,620 | Ksh 37,070 |
| Diploma in Counseling | Ksh 33,620 | Ksh 33,620 | Ksh 35,420 |
| Diploma in Project Management | Ksh 38,120 | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Cooperative Development | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 36,320 |
| Diploma in Entrepreneurship | Ksh 32,270 | Ksh 34,970 | Ksh 36,320 |
| Diploma in Accountancy | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 36,320 |
| Diploma in Information Science | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 38,120 |
| Certificate in Social Work | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 38,120 |
| Certificate in Business Management | Ksh 35,370 | Ksh 35,370 | – |
| Certificate in Supply Chain | Ksh 35,370 | Ksh 34,370 | – |
| Certificate in Human Resource | Ksh 35,370 | Ksh 32,370 | – |
| Certificate in Sales and Marketing | Ksh 33,370 | Ksh 34,370 | – |
| Certificate in Secretarial | Ksh 35,370 | Ksh 34,370 | – |
| Diploma in Transport Management | Ksh 38,120 | Ksh 36,320 | Ksh 36,770 |
| Diploma in Banking and Finance | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 26,420 | Ksh 38,120 |
| Certificate of Information Studies | Ksh 35,370 | Ksh 35,370 | |
| Certificate in Road Transport | Ksh 35,370 | Ksh 35,370 | |
| Higher Diploma in Secretarial | Ksh 92,050 | ||
| Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management | Ksh 92,050 | ||
| Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship | Ksh 92,050 | ||
| Diploma in Counseling | Ksh 33,620 | Ksh 33,620 | Ksh 35,420 |
In addition to the above, the Kisumu National Polytechnic requires that first year students pay a mandatory Ksh 1,500 for KUCCPS. On-campus accommodation is also provided at the cost of Ksh 6,000 per term for students who decide to stay within the school. Medical laboratory students are also required to pay Ksh 3,700 to the medical board and the pharmacy students each pay Ksh 1,000 to the pharmacy board. For the courses that take part in practicals, the university requires a payment of Ksh 6,000 per annum for this service.
Kisumu National Polytechnic Student Portal
The college portal can be accessed by the students via the link Kisumu National Polytechnic Portal
