Kenya Coast National Polytechnic is one of Kenya’s leading TVET institutions and the designated Regional Centre of Excellence in Marine Transport and Port Logistics under the World Bank-funded EASTRIP programme. The institution offers Competency Based Education and Training from Level 3 to Level 6, as well as specialized industry courses, recognition of prior learning, and short professional programmes.

This guide provides a clear breakdown of available courses, minimum entry requirements, fee structure, contacts, and intake information.

About Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Kenya Coast National Polytechnic is located along Kisauni Road in Mombasa. It offers technical, business, hospitality, maritime, health sciences, ICT, applied sciences, mechanical engineering and liberal studies programmes. The institution serves both beginners and experienced professionals seeking upskilling or certification through the Recognition of Prior Learning pathway.

KCNP was selected as a Regional Flagship TVET institution in 2018 and continues to develop advanced capacity in marine engineering, port logistics, and maritime training.

Intakes are offered in January, May and September.

Limited hostel facilities are available for female students at a fee of KES 8,000 per term.

1. Electrical and Electronic Engineering Courses

Course	Level	Minimum Requirement	Exam Body	Term 1 Fee
Telecommunication Engineering	Level 6	C minus	KCNP	41,200
Electrical Engineering Technology	Level 6	C minus	KCNP	41,200
Biomedical Engineering Technology	Level 6	C minus	KCNP	41,200
Electrical Engineering Technology	Level 5	D plus	KCNP	41,200
Biomedical Engineering Technology	Level 5	D plus	KCNP	41,200
Electrical Installation Technology	Level 4	D minus	KCNP	31,400
Electrical Installation Technology	Level 3	KCPE	KCNP	24,215
Solar PV System Installation	Level 3	KCPE	KCNP	20,200

2. Health Sciences Courses

Course	Requirement	Duration	Exam Body	Fee
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology	C with C in Maths or Sciences	3 years	KNEC	36,097
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology	C with C in Sciences	3 years	KNEC	41,200
Community Health and Development Level 6	C minus with D plus in Biology or Chemistry	2 years	KCNP	41,200
Community Health and Development Level 5	D plus	1 year	KCNP	41,200

3. Computing and Informatics Courses

Course	Level	Requirement	Exam Body	Fee
ICT	Level 6	C minus	KCNP	41,200
ICT	Level 5	D	KCNP	41,200
ICT	Level 4	D minus	KCNP	31,400
Software Engineering	Level 5	D	KCNP	41,200
Broadcast Journalism	Level 6	Open	CDACC	41,200
Graphic Design and Branding	Open	KCNP	26,215
CCNA	Open	CISCO	26,177
Digital Literacy	Open	KCNP	6,700

4. Liberal Studies and Social Sciences

Courses include:

Social Work and Community Development (Level 5 and Level 6)
Counselling Psychology (Levels 5 and 6)
Child Protection (Levels 5 and 6)
Health Care Support
Information Management
Foreign languages: French, German, Arabic and Chinese

Fees range between 20,200 and 41,200 depending on the level.

5. Maritime Studies and EASTRIP Programmes

KCNP is the Regional Centre of Excellence for Marine Transport and Port Logistics.

Key programmes include:

Course	Level	Requirement	Fee
Marine Welding and Fabrication	Level 5	D	41,200
Marine Welding	Level 4	Open	31,400
Marine Painting	Level 4	Open	31,400
Marine Refrigeration and Air Conditioning	Level 4	Open	31,400
Craft Certificate in Marine Engineering	Certificate	D	41,200
Craft Certificate in Marine Transport and Port Logistics	Certificate	D	39,602
Maritime Transport and Port Logistics	Diploma	C minus	41,200
Port Logistics	Level 6	C minus	41,200
Basic STCW	Open	7 days	15,000
STCW Revalidation	Basic STCW	4 days	15,000

6. Business and Entrepreneurship Courses

Course	Level	Requirement	Fee
Business Management	5 and 6	D to C minus	41,200
Procurement	5 and 6	D to C minus	41,200
Human Resource Management	Level 6	C minus	41,200
Office Administration	Levels 4 to 6	D minus to C minus	31,400 to 41,200
Banking and Finance	Level 6	C minus	41,200
Accounting	Level 6	C minus	41,200
ATD and CPA	Progressive	KASNEB	20,715
CAMS	D plus	31,400

7. Applied Sciences Courses

These include Applied Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Food Technology, Dairy Plant Management, Science Laboratory Technology and Applied Statistics.

All Level 6 programmes require C minus and cost 41,200 for Term 1.

8. Building and Civil Engineering Courses

Course	Level	Requirement	Fee
Civil Engineering Technology	Level 6	C minus	41,200
Architectural Technology	Level 6	C minus	41,200
Building Technology	Levels 5 and 6	D and C minus	41,200
Land Survey	Level 5	D	41,200
Plumbing	Levels 3 to 5	KCPE to D	26,750 to 31,400
Tiling	Level 1	Open	27,265

9. Hospitality and Tourism Courses

Key programmes:

Catering and Accommodation Management Levels 5 and 6
Food Production Levels 3 and 4
Food and Beverage Service Levels 3 to 6
Bakery and Pastry Levels 3 to 4
Tour Operations, Tour and Travel, Tour Driver Operations
Mixology, Barista Skills and Housekeeping Techniques

Fees range from 24,500 to 41,200.

10. Fashion Design and Cosmetology

Courses include:

Fashion Design Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6
Cosmetology Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6
Hairdressing Level 4
Beauty Therapy Level 4
Barbering, Nail Technology and Makeup

Fees range between 24,615 and 41,200.

11. Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

Course	Level	Requirement	Fee
Mechanical Production Technology	Levels 5 and 6	D to C minus	41,200
Automotive Technology	Level 5 and Level 6	D and C minus	41,200
Motor Vehicle Mechanics	Levels 3 and 4	Open to KCSE	26,750 to 31,400
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning	Level 5	C	41,200
Welding and Autobody Technology	Levels 3 to 6	Open to C minus	26,750 to 41,200
Driving School	Open	NTSA	5,000 to 15,650

How to Apply

Fill in an application form.
Pay a non refundable KES 200 application fee to:
- KCB Bank, Treasury Square Branch
- Account: 1106525183 for new students
- 1106525027 for continuing students
Attach your KCSE results slip or certificates.
Submit to:
The Chief Principal, Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, P.O. Box 81220, Mombasa.