Sigalagala National Polytechnic

Welcome to Sigalagala National Polytechnic (SNP)

Where Wrenches Meet Wisdom and Engineers are Born With Swag!

Forget what you know about old-school learning. At Sigalagala National Polytechnic, we’ve been rolling out technical legends since 1950, back when calculators were actual humans. Originally founded as the Nyanza Technical and Trade School, we started on a cozy 33-acre plot, generously handed down by British gold miners who decided education was the real gold all along.

From Gold Mines to Brain Mines

We’ve evolved—big time. From a humble technical school, we upgraded to a full-blown National Polytechnic in 2016 via Legal Order No. 90 (yes, we’re that official). We’re under the watchful eye of the Ministry of Education’s State Department of Technical and Vocational Training, and we operate like a well-oiled machine—with campuses in:

Main Campus (HQ of greatness)

Kakamega Town Campus (city vibes, big brains)

Maturu Campus (small-town charm, serious learning)

What Do We Do?

Short answer: We train future legends.
Long answer: We offer Certificate, Diploma, and Higher Diploma courses, creating middle-level professionals packed with practical skills for Kenya’s booming industries. You bring the ambition—we’ll provide the toolbox.

Oh, and if you’ve heard of Kenya Vision 2030, just know: we’re part of the plan.

Four Institutes. Infinite Possibilities.

We’re not just one polytechnic—we’re four! Check out our in-house powerhouses:

Institute of Hospitality & Consumer Sciences (because food and flair matter)

Institute of Engineering (for future Einsteins & MacGyvers)

Institute of Applied & Natural Sciences (where science gets real)

Institute of Business (because someone’s got to run the show)

Strategic Plan (2018–2023): AKA “World Domination in Progress”

We’re aiming higher with tech-driven degrees, university partnerships, and international collaborations—because the only thing better than one brain is a global network of them.

Recognitions? Oh yes:

Center for Skills Training

Center of Excellence in Hospitality

Kenya-China TVET Training Project (2019) – We’re basically international.

Courses Offered at SNP (aka The Buffet of Brilliance)
Applied Sciences
Diploma in Applied Biology, Analytical Chemistry

Entrepreneurial & General Agriculture

Medical Lab Technician (Yes, real-life lab coats!)

Higher National Diploma in Applied Biology

Building & Civil Engineering

Diplomas in Civil Engineering, Water Tech, Land Survey, Structural Engineering

Certificates in Building Tech, Surveying

Higher Diplomas? Of course!

Business Department

From HR to Project Management, Community Development to Accountancy

Supply Chain, Procurement, and everything between you and your first million

ICT Department

Diplomas, Certificates, Cisco & Oracle Certs

Systems Support, Web stuff, even Computer Packages (because Auntie’s cyber won’t cut it anymore)

Information Science

Journalism, Library Studies, Music & Sound Engineering

Archives and Records (yes, organized chaos has a diploma too!)

Electrical Department
Diplomas and Certificates in Electrical, Electronics, Telecoms

New-age courses like Solar PV, Instrumentation, and Control Engineering

Basically, if it blinks or beeps—we teach it.

Who Runs This Ship?

We’re managed by a Governing Council appointed by the Ministry, led by a Principal, supported by Deputy Principals, Directors, and Heads of Departments. Basically, it’s a highly organized hive of knowledge (with meetings and way too much tea).

Final Word

Sigalagala National Polytechnic is not just a place—it’s a launchpad. Whether you’re fixing machines, running businesses, growing food, or saving lives, you’ll find your path here—and probably a good cup of chai too.

So why wait?
Enroll today and build your future—brick by brick, byte by byte, spark by spark.

Sigalagala National Polytechnic is located in Ikolomani Constituency, Kakamega County, Kenya. It is situated off Kakamega – Kisumu Road Along Sigalagala – Butere Road, in Ikolomani Constituency of Kakamega County.