Kitale National Polytechnic is a public educational institution established in 1980 under the Education Act (CAP211). Located along Elgon Road in Kitale Municipality, approximately 1km from Kitale town, it has developed into a leading regional training center focused on competency-based education, training, and research.
The institution's mission centers on providing skills for economic empowerment through technical and vocational education. It offers various certificate programs including Food and Beverage Management, Building Technology, Science Laboratory Technology, and Business Management.
The polytechnic operates multiple departments such as Library, Industrial Liaison, Performance Contracting, Examinations, Hospitality and Institutional, Liberal Studies, Agriculture, and Building and Civil Engineering. It maintains an ISO 9001:2015 certification and has received recognition in performance contracting assessments.
The institution also participates in extracurricular activities including sports (darts, netball, hockey, football, cross country) and cultural events, having achieved first place in leadership plays at the Kenya National Music Festival in April 2018.
It hosts events like graduation ceremonies, student campaigns, and research conferences, and provides resources including a service charter and audio visual sign language support.