About Us

The Nyamira National Polytechnic (NNP) was established through The Technical and Vocational Training (Nyamira National Polytechnic) Order, 2024. It is the immediate successor of Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute (EGTTI). The institution’s initial physical infrastructure were funded and built by the Government of Kenya between 2009 and 2014. The pioneer Principal was posted to the Institute on 20th January 2015 and the first batch of trainees reported from 23rd February 2015. The Institution’s first Board of Governors (BOG) was inaugurated on 27th April 2015.

EGTTI, as it was known then, was officially opened in a ceremony presided over by the 4th President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Hon. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta C.G.H. on 27th April 2016.

NNP is duly registered by the TVET Authority and licensed to offer training up to higher diploma level. It is mandated to collaborate with recognized universities for the conduct and award of degree programmes in technology. NNP is also a Qualification Awarding Institution (QAI) and is in the process of actualising this mandate. The Polytechnic will soon offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programs inline with its expanded mandate.

NNP boasts of a serene training environment, modern equipment and skilled faculty in the programmes it offers. It is well equipped in Building Sciences and Land Survey and continues to enhance the training environment in the other disciplines as well. The Polytechnic currently occupies 32 acres of land and has ample space for expansion including a further 27 acres government land reserved for public purpose.

NNP is in Mugirango North Constituency, Nyamira County within the Great Lakes circuit. It is on the Tombe – Mokomoni road about 17 kilometres from Nyamira town off the Nyamira – Ikonge highway. Its GPS Coordinates are LAT. -0.591072 (S 0° 35’27.858”); LONG. 35.028873 (E 35°1’43.944”).

NNP has 2300 trainees, 69 trainers and 38 support staff. Of the 68 trainers, 38 are employees of the Public Service Commission (PSC) and 31 are on temporary contract terms under the Board of Governors. There are seven teaching departments offering training programs up to higher diploma level including the following.
1. Mechanical and Automotive Engineering – Mechanical Plant Technology (Dual VET
    Curriculum), Welding &Fabrication
2. Building and Civil Engineering – Civil Engineering, Building Technology, water Technology,
     Land Surveying, Plumbing, Masonry.
3.  Electrical & Electronics Engineering – Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation
4.  Fashion Design & Cosmetology – Clothing Technology and Fashion Design, Hair Dressing &
      Beauty Therapy.
5.  Agriculture & Environmental Studies– General Agriculture and Agricultural Extension.
6.  Computer Studies & Informatics – Information Communication Technology, Computer
      Studies, Social Work & Community Development, Library & Information Science.
7.   Business Studies – Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing
      Management, Secretarial Studies, Accountancy, Business Management, Cooperative
      Management, Accounting Technician Diploma, Certified Public Accountant I & II.

Your choice to join NNP’s success story can only be the best career decision you have ever made.
The Polytechnic prides itself as The Home of Innovation. Its physical location astride the sprawling
greenery of the Sasini and Sotik tea highlands offers a picturesque as well as magical therapy to
studious souls – just the ideal place to excel.