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Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

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Kenya Coast National Polytechnic is a accredited by the TVETA#####

  • Public College
  • Mvita Constituency
  • Mombasa County

Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP), formerly Mombasa Technical Training Institute (MTTI), is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution. KCNP was established in 1950 as a Technical High School. Upon the introduction of the 8-4-4 system of education, it was elevated to a Technical Training Institute in 1984. The institution acquired its National Polytechnic status through Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Order, 2016 as published in the Legal Notice No. 88 and in conformity with the TVET Act No. 29 of 2013.

Through the support of the Government of Kenya, the Polytechnic is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment in Engineering, Hospitality, Fashion Design, Cosmetology as well as ICT.  The Polytechnic is on the airwaves broadcasting in Mombasa via Mvita FM 106.2 Radio Station established in collaboration with Mvita NG-CDF.

We have seen tremendous growth in terms of courses offered and student enrolment; from an initial population of 23 students and 24 teaching staff in 1990 to over 7500 students and over 150 teaching staff presently.
The Polytechnic offers academic programmes spread across ten teaching departments; namely: Applied Sciences, Building and Civil Engineering, Business and Media Studies, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Fashion Design and Cosmetology, Hospitality and Tourism Management, ICT, Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Medical Sciences and Secretarial and Liberal Studies.
Currently, we train at diploma, certificate and artisan levels as well as tailor-made short courses. Our hands-on training has ensured that our graduates acquire the necessary skills and competencies as required by the industry, leading to their absorption in the job market.

In 2018, KCNP was competitively selected by the Government of Kenya and the World Bank to be a Regional Flagship Marine Transport and Port Logistics Centre under the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP). The project involves three countries; Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania from which five TVET institutions were selected from Kenya. We are therefore developing a Regional Centre of Excellence in Marine Transport and Port Logistics; a Centre which aims to develop competent graduates for the maritime sector.

KCNP is managed by a Council which is appointed by the Cabinet Secretary of Education and the Chief Principal serves as the Secretary to the Council.  We are a member of the Kenya Association of Technical Training Institutions (KATTI) as well as the Commonwealth Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (CAPA). KCNP is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Programs offered at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Human Resource Management - Diploma

KNEC Diploma 3 years
Human Resource Management Diploma at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Human Resource Management includes the vital tasks of recruiting, screening, interviewing, training, appraising, disciplining, rewarding, and developing the employee both for business and non-profit enterprises. Since all managers... ...read more

Catering and Accommodation Management - Diploma

KNEC Diploma 3 years
Catering and Accommodation Management Diploma at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Catering management is part of the food services industry, and involves the planning and organization of food and beverage services for various types of events. Important aspects of... ...read more

Business Management - Diploma

KNEC Diploma 3 years
Business Management Diploma at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Success in business today depends on more than just the ability to produce and sell products, it requires effective management and coordination of all the factors of production.A... ...read more

Information and Communication Technology - Diploma

KNEC Diploma 3 years
Information and Communication Technology Diploma at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Diploma in Information Communication Technology qualification equips candidates with skills and competencies to work in the dynamic ICT industry as technicians in systems development, systems programming, administration and... ...read more

Automotive Engineering - Diploma

KNEC Diploma 3 years
Automotive Engineering Diploma at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Automotive engineering is a branch of vehicle engineering, that incorporates elements of mechanical, electrical, electronic, software, and safety engineering as applied to the design, manufacture, and operation of... ...read more

Civil Engineering - Diploma

KNEC Diploma 3 years
Civil Engineering Diploma at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Civil engineering is a branch of engineering that is concerned with creating, erecting and maintaining structures and environments built physically and naturally.Civil engineers apply mathematical, physical and scientific... ...read more