All Kisumu National polytechnic courses & requirements 2025
The Kisumu National Polytechnic is one of the oldest national polytechnics in Kenya. It was established as a technical training institute in 1988 and upgraded to its current status in…
The Kisumu National Polytechnic is one of the oldest national polytechnics in Kenya. It was established as a technical training institute in 1988 and upgraded to its current status in 1997.
The institution has 11 academic departments offering artisan, certificate, diploma, and higher diploma courses in fashion design, engineering, business, computing, health sciences, agriculture, hospitality, liberal studies, and more.
In this article, we will at the entry requirements for all Kisumu National Polytechnic courses, and how to apply.
Diploma and certificate courses offered at the Kisumu National Polytechnic
The following are all diploma and certificate courses currently on offer at the Kisumu National Polytechnic. A level 6 course is a diploma course while level 5 are certificate courses.
- Diploma in Civil Engineering level 6
- diploma in social work & community development
- diploma in sales and marketing
- diploma in food & beverage management
- diploma in fashion design & garment making
- diploma in catering & accommodation management
- diploma in automotive engineering
- diploma in architecture
- diploma in civil engineering
- diploma in mechanical engineering (plant)
- diploma in applied biology
- diploma in environmental science
- diploma in analytical chemistry
- diploma in computer studies
- diploma in electrical & electronics engineering (telecommunication option)
- diploma in project management
- diploma in transport management
- diploma in housekeeping and laundry
- diploma in supply chain management
- diploma in information science level six(tvet-cdacc)
- diploma in business management
- diploma in information communication technology
- certificate in automotive engineering
- certificate in business management
- diploma in human resource management
- diploma in medical laboratory sciences
- certificate in cooperative management
- diploma in mechanical engineering (production)
- diploma in electrical and electronics engineering (instrumentation option)
- certificate in electrical installation level five(tvet-cdacc)
- certificate in electrical and electronic engineering
- diploma in pharmacy
- diploma in library and information studies
- diploma in mechanical engineering
- certificate in fashion design and garment making
- fisheries technology level 5
- certificate in food preparation and culinary arts
- supply chain management level 6
- diploma in building technology
- diploma in medical laboratory technology
- certificate in human resources management
- craft in information communication technology
- certificate in information studies
- certificate in information technology
- diploma in science laboratory technology
- diploma in secretarial studies
- diploma in electrical & electronic engineering (power)
- sales and marketing level five (tvet- cdacc)
- certificate in mechanical engineering
- automotive technician level 5 (tvet – cdacc)
- diploma in electrical and electronics engineering (power option)
- certificate in sales and marketing
- certificate in science laboratory technology
- social work level 5
- certificate in supply chain management
- certificate in tour guiding and operations
- artisan certificate in motor vehicle mechanics
- industrial plant operations & maintenance level 4
- automotive engineering level 5
- craft certificate in automotive engineering level five(tvet-cdacc)
- electrical engineering (power option) level 6
- electrical installation level 6
Entry requirements for courses
- Artisan – At least E in KCSE
- Certitificate – At least D plain in KCSE
- Diploma – At least C minus in KCSE.
Applications and intakes
The Kisumu National Polytechnic has January, May, and September intakes. You can apply directly to the institution or apply through the KUCCPS portal when it’s open for application. Applications submitted through KUCCPS are eligible for government education funding.
I am a girl who scored C+ in KCSE 2022. My interest is to do a course that will lead me to Bcom which has been my dream profession. Kindly advise me on a diploma course that will route me to Bcom in future. 0720459438
I want to studie a computer science at the kisumu poly
Hello! Am caida just wanted to know if i may take a diploma course in medical laboratory science\technology with a c-
Hello Caida, you need at least C plain in KCSE
Good
I want to apply a certificate course in building technology
Can i do civil engineering with D plain so that i can join next year march
I would love to join the institution by January
I got C- in kcse and I want to do CPA as a professional course.How do I go about it
Hi Naomi, you can visit the instition and fill the application form. They will guide you from there.
What are the material needed for one applying for CPA other than grade,the ones that school needs
Do you offer diploma in hospitality management
Does Kisumu polytechnic offer mortuary science???????
No, but you can enroll for the course at KMTC
why don’t you offer plant and services engineering
Can I qualify to persue diploma in architecture when I have C(plain) in KCSE and a D(plain) in Mathematics?
Hi Fred, you will have to meet the entry requirements set by the institution or ministry of education.
It is quite impressing, so do you do the September intake I have a student who would like to take a course in Artisan in food and beverages
My phone number is
Hi,I did KCSE last year and scored a C+,Which course can I do in Kisumu Polytechnic,I got A- in both History and CRE,B plain in Business Studies, B plain in Biology and D plain in both Mathematics and chemistry,
Please check the courses they offer on their website.
I got a C+ in KCSE,Eng C,KisC-,Bst B,Hist A-,CRE A- Math D,Chen D,which course can I do in Kisumu Polytechnic please help me. My phone number is..0742774012 or 0737936058
Hi, do you offer diploma in bakery and pastry? How much is the fee per semester? How long does it take please?
I would like to join the institution early next year…i had c- in my kcse am i able to study diploma in nutrition and dietetics??
Yes, you can Mary.
Hello am from muhoroni and i did my KCSE last year can i do civil engeneering with a D,’Plain’ in maths and c’plain’ in phic
Hi David, the requirements for diploma and certificate in civil engieering offered at Kisumu polytechnic have been well captured in this article. kindly refer
Hey I did my kcpe in 2019 and I joined form 1 at Tom mboya High school but while I was going to form 4 in twenty three,,my parents passed away so there was no one to pay for me school fees,,,can I get a chance here
Sorry for the loss to Justus, are you currently in school?
Hello,can I admit my son this January in ksm poly?
Hi elizabeth. sure. visit the institution for registration.
Igot c in kcpe ineed acourse that can help me achieve in this daily life.idid my kcpe in 1997
Hello Phoebe, you can enroll for a diploma course at Kisumu polytechnic