Meru Graduate Builds Tech Firm After Exchange Programme Opens Door to Real-World Skills
East Africa’s digital economy is expanding quickly, and businesses are under pressure to keep up. They need people who can design, code, film, animate, and solve problems. For a long time, many graduates left training institutions without the practical skills needed to step straight into this kind of work. Rashid Lizangari studied Information Communication Technology […]
Skills Training in Gypsum Technology Empowered Lewis Kimathi to Build a Thriving Business
The Journey of Lewis Kimathi, Gypsum Installation Expert and Founder of Gykim Interiors is a reflection that investments in skills-based training can unlock entrepreneurship employment opportunities for the youth A graduate of Meru National Polytechnic, Lewis specialised in Gypsum Installation, a skill that is increasingly sought after in Kenya’s construction and interior design sector. After […]
Meru Polytechnic Opens Baby Care Centre to Boost Women’s Participation in STEM
Meru National Polytechnic established a Baby Care Centre in a move aimed at tackling gender disparities and encouraging more women to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses. The facility, with capacity for 35 children, offers safe and reliable childcare for both students and staff, while also extending its services to the wider Meru […]
Women in Technical Education and Development (WITED) Boosts Female STEM Enrolment at Meru Polytechnic
Meru National Polytechnic is steadily reshaping the gender landscape in technical education, thanks to the efforts of its Women in Technical Education and Development (WITED) chapter. As part of the World Bank–supported East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP), the institution set clear targets to increase women’s access to STEM courses. The […]
Breaking Barriers: Frida Gacheri Inspires a New Generation of Women in Electrical Engineering at Meru Polytechnic
In the buzzing workshops of Meru National Polytechnic, amid the crackle of soldering irons and the steady hum of machines, 22-year-old Frida Gacheri is quietly rewriting expectations. A trainee in Electrical Engineering Level 6, Frida embodies the new wave of young women daring to enter male-dominated technical fields and thriving. Her path here was far […]
Multimedia Studio Propels Meru Polytechnic to National Success
Terry Wairimu, a videography trainee at Meru National Polytechnic (MNP), speaks with confidence that wasn’t there before. “Honestly,” she shares, “joining the videography program at Meru National Polytechnic Television was one of the best decisions I’ve made”. Terry went from knowing “next to nothing about cameras and editing” to “actually producing professional-looking videos”. This remarkable […]
Meru National Polytechnic Launches New Campus
The Meru National Polytechnic has opened Igoji Integrated TVET Campus, a new campus for the college. The new campus will expand the institution’s capacity to increase enrolment. Speaking at the opening of the new campus, the Chief Principal, Mr. Mutembei Kigige, said: “We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the County Government of Meru for their […]
Meru National Polytechnic showcases latest agricultural innovations
The Meru National Polytechnic has established Giaki farm as a research and demonstration centre for agricultural production and innovation for both students and the community. The farm regularly hosts agricultural shows where locals and visitors witness the latest advancements in farming techniques. These events showcase sustainable practices, advanced crop management, and innovative solutions that address […]
Over 5,000 Students graduate at Meru National Polytechnic
The Meru National Polytechnic held a graduation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of 5,050 students, a significant milestone in the institution’s history. The ceremony was attended by the Permanent Secretary State Department of Technical and Vocational Training, Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, representing the Cabinet Secretary of Education. This year’s graduating class included the first cohort […]
TVET Students at Meru National Polytechnic Invent Robot to Automate Dairy Cattle Feeding
Students at Meru National Polytechnic’s Electrical Department have developed a robot that is poised to improve the way dairy farming is practiced in Kenya, making it more efficient and sustainable. The robot automates the process of feeding cows in sheds by delivering fresh grass at programmed intervals. This not only reduces the labour required for […]