Graduates of Kenya Coast Polytechnic Share Their Journey to Professional Success
Naila, an alumnus of KCNP, completed her studies and graduated in March 2022 after pursuing her studies in Marine Engineering. She currently works at Carnival Cruiseline. She shared her story. I currently work with Carnival Cruiseline, forming part of the engine watch team as I aspire for growth. I appreciate the support I got from […]
Khadija Inspiring journey to become an International Marine Engineer
The Journey of Khadija Jepngetich When Khadija Kebenei joined the Kenya Coast National Polytechnic to undertake Marine Engineering course level 5, an EASTRIP priority course, she had only one goal: to gain practical skills that would enable her secure a job in Kenya’s fast-growing Maritime sector. What she did not expect was that the course […]
Construction for the Tuition Block in Ngong Campus under EASTRIP takes off
The construction of the Tuition Block at Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) is progressing steadily, with an overall completion rate of 13%. The construction is funded by the World Bank and the government of Kenya through the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP). The project officially began on […]
TVET institutions in East Africa foster collaboration through regional student exchange
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic and the National Institute of Transport in Tanzania have successfully implemented a student exchange programme as part of the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) that will foster collaboration among TVET institutes in East Africa. The programme commenced in March 2024 with the enrolment of 39 students […]
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Dual TVET Programme Integrates Students into Industry Workforce
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP),is implementing the Dual TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) training programme. This approach involves a balanced training: 50% in the industry and 50% in the educational institution. This dual-training model ensures that students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills thereby enhancing their employability upon completion of the courses. […]
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Progresses in Construction of Regional Marine Transport and Port Logistics Centre
The construction works at the Maritime campus are in week 62 with 65% of the construction works done. The campus has three main facilities namely the Maritime Centre, Catering Centre and the STCW pool. Water reticulation works are also ongoing to ensure adequate provision of water in the Maritime campus. The contactor, Chinajiangxi International Limited […]
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic supports regional integration with enrolment of Students from Tanzania
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP), the Regional Flagship Institute in Marine Transport and Port Logistics under EASTRIP, enrolled regional students from the National Institute of Transport (NIT). The two institutions implementing the EASTRIP project entered into a collaboration in July 2021 that has enabled them achieve most of the Disbursement Linked Indicators. The NIT students […]
Students from Kenya Coast National Polytechnic excel at World Skills Kenya National Competition
Students from Kenya Coast National Polytechnic College (KCNPC) performed well at the recently concluded World Skills Kenya National Competition, winning a silver in cooking and restaurant service category. The Competition was held at Kenya School of TVET, Technical University of Kenya, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, and Boma International Hospitality College. It brought together 100 […]
Construction of Maritime Centre on tack with Significant Milestones Achieved
Construction of the Maritime Centre superstructure is progressing well, with column, beam, and slab concreting at the ground floor level 15% complete, steel fixing 45% complete, and formwork fixing 45% complete. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezikiel Machogu and Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Salim Mvurya recently toured the construction site of the […]
Arusha Technical College delegation at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic for Comparative Study on Renewable Energy and Hospitality Management
A delegation of staff from Arusha Technical College (ATC), supported by the EASTRIP, recently visited Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) for a benchmarking visit from 13th to 15th September 2023. ATC, under EASTRIP, is currently in the process of establishing a Centre of Excellence in renewable energy. The main areas of focus during the visit […]