The Kabete National Polytechnic is a National Polytechnic located in Dagoretti South Consituency and is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) to offer Diploma and Certificate programs.
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The Kabete National Polytechnic is a national university offering technical training in Kenya.
The Kabete technical is located on Waiyaki Way near Uthiru market in Kiambu County.
Kabete national polytechnic is known country-wide for its best training and performance and considered one of the best technical institution in Kenya This institution was started in 1924 and underwent various revolutionary stages until in 1974 where it was upgraded to a national polytechnic.
The institute is also accredited by TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training).
Mission: To impart TVET knowledge, Skills, and nurture attitudes through hard work, and honesty for self-reliance and National Development.
Vision: A Model National Polytechnic, Vocational, and Entrepreneurship Training (TIVET) in Africa and beyond.
Why study at The Kabete National Polytechnic
Kabete National Polytechnic is committed to be a model institution in the provision of Technical and Vocational Education and Training that is responsive to market demand in Africa and beyond.
In pursuit of this commitment, Kabete National Polytechnic shall be committed to satisfy all applicable requirements, comply with all applicable customer, statutory and regulatory requirements and continually improve on the effectiveness of her Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2015.
The top management has communicated the quality policy and quality objectives to all functional areas and provided mechanism for their review.
The quality policy has set a framework for establishing, communicating (as per the communication procedures) and ensuring that all employees understand this quality policy, implementing and continually improving the Quality Management System through reviews for continuing suitability and sustainability.
Programs offered at The Kabete National Polytechnic
Banking and Finance Certificate
Certificate
KNEC
This Banking and Finance Certificate program prepares students to think critically and find new ways to improve the banking and finance industry. Students learn to communicate effectively on...
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Certificate
KNEC
Business administration comprises all the aspects of directing, overseeing and supervising daily business operations.This Business Administration certificate programme aims at helping those who want to equip themselves with comprehensive management knowledge to...
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Certificate
KNEC
A business management certificate lays a firm foundation for any person looking to have a managerial position at any organization. Every single organization is a business that requires...
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Certificate
KNEC
This Cooperative Management program entails an in-depth study of cooperative societies in and outside Kenya as a country.Cooperative management as a course is geared towards ensuring that learners are...
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Certificate
KNEC
The course is designed to provide trainees with skills, knowledge and attitudes required to perform as a human resource Clerk as well as an avenue to advance at...
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Certificate
KNEC
It is not easy for many people to come up with the right solutions in matters of marketing. When you do not know the correct way of dealing...
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Certificate
KNEC
This Supply Chain Management course is intended to equip the trainees with relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them perform clerical duties in supplies organizations. A graduate...
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Diploma
KNEC
A business administrator is in charge of running a business from the top management level. Business administration comprises all the aspects of directing, overseeing and supervising daily business operations.This Business Administration diploma programme...
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Diploma
KNEC
The course introduces the student to a range of studies which are useful in understanding people and business dynamics. It examines the concept of management within the global...
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Diploma
KNEC
The Diploma in Co-operative Management is intended to provide students with business management, ethical and technological skills required by the co-operative industry.Cooperative management as a course is geared...
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Diploma
KNEC
Human Resource Management is a strategic approach towards the management of the organization’s most valued assets - the people.This course is primarily concerned with the policies, processes, and...
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Diploma
KNEC
If you are looking to be a transport manager, a transport supervisor, a driver, or a person in the transport industry, this diploma in road transport management course...
| Read moreThe Kabete National Polytechnic - Historical journey
The current Kabete National Polytechnic has a rich history that dates back to 1924 when the colonial Government started it as a Native Industry Training Depot. Later it was converted to a recruiting barracks for soldiers during the 2nd World war (1939-1945).
After the 2nd World war was over it was reverted into a school for 3 years Trade courses for primary levels (former Std 8).
With time and the conversion to a new system of Education Kabete became a National Technical Secondary School with the purpose of admitting Std 7 pupils who excelled in their Std 7 National Exams during the 7-4-2-3 system of Education.
During this time, the Institution used to admit to form I the best and outstanding performers inStd7 National Examinations from all over the Country. It also admitted students from what then used to be referred to as Grammar Secondary without technical background. These were admitted in form 3 and were expected to pursue while in that form other trade areas such as plumbing, electrical, mechanical etc. as a gateway to joining technical colleges.
With the change in Education System in 1985 from 7-4-2-3 to 8-4-4, the National Technical Secondary Schools were converted to Technical Training Institutes, and therefore Kabete was converted to Kabete Technical Training Institute to train Trade Test, Artisan, Certificate and Diploma programmes e.g. Carpentry and joinery, Electrical and Electronics, Civil Engineering and Business courses for the STD 8 and form 4 leavers of the 8-4-4 system of Education.
This year at the beginning the Institute through a Polytechnic Order was upgraded to a National Polytechnic Status. In short, that is the life of Kabete National Polytechnic.
The Polytechnic has an enrolment of over 13,500 students, 200 qualified lecturers, boarding facilities for both female and male students separately. Currently the Polytechnic has 36 Diploma programs, 15 Certificate courses and six artisan courses with accreditation by the following bodies; KASNEB, KNEC, Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Kenya Medical Laboratories Technicians, NITA, TVETA CDACC and Technologists Board (KMLTTB.
The Institution excels in academic and extra curricula activities such as Drama, Music and Sports. Our standards are to be emulated as in 2015 Pharmacy examinations pass rate was 100% and equivalent pass in several other courses.
The Institution is ISO 9001:2008 certified. We are proud to be the first TVET institution to Export Engineering Spare parts made in the college to the International market i.e. China. This is after having won in The Africa Tec Challenge (AFRITECH) sponsored by China.