Our History
Kaitheri County Ploytechnic is located along Kerugoya/Kutus Rd 200 meters off Kerugoya Town in Kirinyaga county.It was started in 1959 on twelve acres of land set aside by Kirinyaga County council as a youth recreational club offering dancing and boxing activities .Later, leather tanning and leather work were introduced.The club was also used as an adult learning center.
In 1962 The first eighteen trainees were admitted with the club offering carpentry and joinery. In 1972 it became a village polytechnic with additional courses such as Home Economics ,Masonry,Tailoring and Dress making.The courses were expanded with the addition of Motor vehicle Mechanics in 1982. By 1994, Electrical installation,Metal Work Fabrication and plumbing had been added.Late on Hairdressing and Beauty therapy has also been introduced.
In 2013, Kaitheri Youth Polytechnic was among the functions that were devolved to county Government.It was then changed the name to Kaitheri County Polytechnic.
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Board of Managment Members
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Music festivals participants
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The principal being awarded Music festival trophy by Kirinyaga county deputy Governor Hon.Ndabiri
Management Board
Mr.Cyrus Njogu Ngaria
Chairman Board of Management
Mr Lawrence Mugo
The Principal
Mrs.Catherine Murage
Deputy Principal
Mr Douglus Kariuki
Head Of Boarding Department
More about us
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Team Work
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
Our Intakes takes place on January and May every year. We offer Nita and Knec certified courses.NITA Examinations booking for Grade 1 and 2 is done in May at a fee of 7,500ksh for Grade 1, 6,000ksh for Grade 2.Grade 3 is done in July at a fee of 5,000ksh. KNEC Examination booking is done in July at a fee of 5,000ksh.Part time Arragements are offered.
We offer Both ladies And Men Boarding Facilities in the school compund.
Our Offices are always open from Monday to Friday at 8.00Am to 5.00Pm.
- P.O BOX 149-10300 KERUGOYA
- Tel:(+254)115-894-671
- Email:Kaitheriyouthpoly@yahoo.com
KCB A/C No:1104013835. Kerugoya Branch
Equity Bank A/C No:0100298594138. Kerugoya Branch