about Kenya Polytechnic University College

The Kenya Polytechnic University College was established through a presidential Legal Order on the 23rd August 2007 as a constituent college of the University of Nairobi. This is in line with some of the Government strategies outlined in the Sessional Paper No. I of 2005 entitled “A policy framework for education training and research”. Some of the strategies include:

  • Creating opportunities for National Polytechnics to offer degree level programmes while retaining their present mandate.
  • Establishing a mechanism for the accreditation of National Polytechnics to offer degrees beginning with Kenya and Mombasa Polytechnics.
  • Giving National Polytechnics operational autonomy

Vision

To be centre of excellence for innovation and technological training.

Mission

To provide world class technological training that develops talents, skills, attitudes and nurtures creativity in partnership with stakeholders for sustainable industrial development. 

 Core Values

The Kenya Polytechnic University College has adopted the following set of values and guiding principles towards the achievement of its mission:

  1. Service Delivery
    • Commitment to excellence and quality service in all operations. All customers both internal and external are treated with passion and mutual respect.
    • Management and administrative operations are structured and geared towards meeting, satisfying and exceeding customer expectations.
    • The fundamental operating principles are oriented and focused on synergy as a mode of operation so as to maximize on the institution’s total productivity
    • Professionalism is upheld and safeguarded at all times
  2. Accountability and Governance 
    • Observance to ethical behaviour and promotion of self-regulated integrity standards
    • Commitment to transparency and accountability in academic and business transactions
    • Diligent application of honesty, fairness, justice and trust
  3. Society Obligations
    • Inculcating the culture of care to society and responsive dialogue with stakeholders
    • Promoting social responsibility programmes that add value to society and enhances public image of the institution including human rights, labour rights, environment and community
    • Being responsive to disadvantaged members of the society including physically challenged persons