The Nairobi National Polytechnic (TNNP) is a public technical and vocational institution in Ngara, Nairobi, formerly known as Nairobi Technical Training Institute (NTTI). The institution’s current official website uses the national-polytechnic name. This article retains the original Nairobi Technical Training Institute URL so older links remain valid while explaining the current identity.
Official website and important links
- The Nairobi National Polytechnic official website
- January 2027 application guidance
- Online application portal (linked from the polytechnic website)
- Official course and admissions FAQs
- TVET Authority institutions directory
Courses and training programmes
Programme names, qualification levels, entry requirements and study duration depend on the current prospectus. Verified programme fields and representative examples include:
- Electrical Installation Technology Level 3 and Level 4
- Instrumentation and Control Level 4
- Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Masonry and building-related training
- Automotive Mechanics and Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Food and Beverage Production (Culinary Arts)
- Baking, accommodation operations and hospitality services
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Business, applied sciences and institutional management options
Admissions and how to apply
- Visit the official institution website and choose the latest programmes or admissions section.
- Select a programme and confirm the academic prerequisites, admission category, campus and current intake.
- Follow the authorised online application or government placement process, rather than a 2016 paper form.
- Submit the documents requested by the official portal or registrar.
- Verify the correct application fee and tuition schedule directly with the institution before making a payment.
- After acceptance, read the admission letter and complete registration and any hostel application using official channels.
Current intake, student services and fees
The polytechnic’s admissions page was advertising applications for its January 2027 intake when reviewed on October 27, 2026. For accurate application instructions, use the official admissions page, open the course catalogue, then follow the linked online application system. Requirements depend on level, programme and assessment body. The old 2016 bank account list has been removed from the instructions; pay only through the verified fees page or the institution’s current offer letter.
Location and contacts
The polytechnic is on Mogira Road, off Park Road and Ring Road, Ngara, Nairobi, between Kariokor and Pangani Police Station. Postal address: P.O. Box 30039-00100, Nairobi. Telephone: 0721 233 394 or 020 8034403. Email: info@nairobipoly.ac.ke.
Editor’s update — October 27, 2026. The article’s original date, URL, author, category, tags and all existing media assignments were kept. Historical image preserved in its original file and link, even though it may display former institutional branding.
Official sources and further information
- The Nairobi National Polytechnic official website
- January 2027 application guidance
- Online application portal (linked from the polytechnic website)
- Official course and admissions FAQs
- TVET Authority institutions directory
