The Applied Sciences department in Kisumu National Polytechnic works with internal and external collaborators such as industry and consumer groups to deliver quality education while providing a favorable environment for staff to thrive. Its goal is to recognize, reinforce and promote interdependence among teaching, research and professional practice.
The courses are heavily lab-based with a focus on experimentation and methodical analysis of findings designed to give an excellent platform for future careers in preferred professions either in academic research or in the commercial sphere.
The educational philosophy of the department centers on experience-based learning or learning by doing. The programs include fieldwork, industry visits and internships outside the polytechnic. Practicality and employability are at the forefront of what the Applied Sciences department does; its students bring together scientific techniques with social, ethical and professional dimensions of science.
State- of -the –art laboratory facilities support teaching and applied research. The scientific skills lecturers teach are in high demand in industries and its courses carry professional accreditation from leading bodies (Kenya Medical Technicians and Technologists Board, Pharmacy and Poisons Board). The department’s staff is professional and industry experienced and has a great deal to offer.
The Applied Sciences department is business focused, seeking to develop sustainable partnerships with industry. Businesses also access its excellent and ready-for-the-lab students through placements and graduate recruitment.
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APPLIED SCIENCE DEPARTMENT |
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CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT |
ADMISSION TIME/DURATION |
EXAM BODY |
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PHM 200 |
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (Pharmacy) |
KCSE Mean Grade C Plain; C Plain in Maths/Physics, C Plain in chemistry, C plain in biology, C Plain in English/Kiswahili N/B University graduates who meet the minimum KCSE requirements are encouraged to apply. |
January and September
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KNEC Plus KPPB/ KMLTTB Exams after KNEC |
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MLS 200 |
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences |
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ENV 200 |
Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology |
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) OR a relevant KNEC craft certificate who join at Module II
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January and September
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KNEC |
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ACH 200 |
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry |
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus); D+(Plus) in chemistry OR a relevant KNEC craft certificate who join at Module II |
January and September |
KNEC |
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APB 200 |
Diploma in Applied Biology |
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus); D+ (Plus) in biology OR a relevant KNEC craft certificate who join at Module II |
January and September |
KNEC |
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PET 200 |
Diploma in Petroleum and Geosciences |
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) OR a relevant KNEC craft certificate who join at Module II |
January and September |
KNEC |
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FSP 200 |
Diploma in Food Science And Processing Technology |
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) OR a relevant KNEC craft certificate who join at Module II |
January and September |
KNEC |
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AGR 200 |
Diploma in Agriculture |
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) OR a relevant KNEC craft certificate who join at Module II |
January and September |
KNEC |
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SRD 200 |
Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture And Rural Development |
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) OR a relevant KNEC craft certificate who join at Module II
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January and September |
KNEC |
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SLT 100 |
Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology |
KCSE Mean Grade D Plain with D- (minus) in mathematics/physics/chemistry. |
January and September |
KNEC |
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FSP 100 |
Craft Certificate in Food Processing and Preservation Technology |
KCSE Mean Grade D Plain OR a relevant KNEC artisan certificate
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January and September |
KNEC |
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APPLIED SCIENCES part time courses |
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BRE 500 |
Physics, Chemistry and Biology bridging |
SLT 100 Who have D plain in KCSE with less than D plain in Maths/Physics, Biology and chemistry. KCSE |
Bridge in September to November and join SLT 100 in January. 3 months |
TKNP |
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BREE 500 |
Physics, Chemistry and Biology bridging |
KCSE |
1 Year (January intake only) |
KNEC |
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SLT 100 |
Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology |
KCSE Mean Grade D Plain with D- (minus) in mathematics/physics/chemistry. |
December, April and August holiday. 2 years |
KNEC |
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ACH 200 |
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry |
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus); D+(Plus) in chemistry OR a relevant KNEC craft certificate who join at Module II |
December, April and August holiday. 3 years |
KNEC |
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APB 200 |
Diploma in Applied Biology |
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus); D+ (Plus) in biology OR a relevant KNEC craft certificate who join at Module II |
December, April and August holiday. 3 years |
KNEC |
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S. No |
Name |
Qualification |
Specialization |
Responsibility |
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1 |
Awiti Caleb Auma |
B. Ed (Science) Moi University. M. Sc (Medical Microbiology) JKUAT. |
Microbiology Immunology |
Head of Department |
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2 |
Luciana Ochiel Okwiri |
B. Ed (Science) Egerton University. |
Chemistry |
Deputy Head of Department |
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3 |
Dinah Nyaitondi Ombuna |
B.Ed (science) Kenyatta University. M. Sc (Applied Analytical Chemistry) Kenyatta University. |
Applied Analytical Chemistry |
SLT course coordinator |
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4 |
Josephine Dulo |
Bachelors – B. Sc (Chemistry) Moi University. |
Environmental chemistry |
ENV SCI course coordinator |
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5 |
Nelly Okoyo Kodero |
B. Ed (Science) Kenyatta University. M. Sc (Aquatic Science) Maseno University |
Aquatic Science |
Deputy Principal (Academics) |
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6 |
James Olando Osewe |
B. Ed (Science) Kenyatta University. M. Sc (Chemistry) Kenyatta University. |
Organic Chemistry |
TKNP Examination coordinator |
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7 |
George Luvaha |
B. Ed (Science), Kenyatta University. M. Sc (Chemistry) Maseno University. |
Natural Products Chemistry |
Deputy Registrar – Academics |
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8 |
India Jacqueline |
B. Ed (Science) Kenyatta University M.Sc (Microbiology) Kenyatta University |
Microbiology |
Trainer |
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9 |
Robert Juma |
B.Sc (Environmental Science) University of District of Columbia, Washington DC. M.Sc (Plant, Soil and Environmental Science), North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University, Greensboro, USA. |
Botany/Agronomy/Environmental science |
Departmental examination coordinator. Departmental Departmental ILO coordinator |
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10 |
Solomon Ondoro Ojiayo |
HNDML, KMTC, NRB BscTechnical University of Kenya MSc Kenyatta University |
Clinical Pathology |
Trainer |
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11 |
Rose Bhoke Oyugi |
B.Sc (Chemistry) JKUAT PGDE, Kenyatta University M.Sc (Applied Analytical Chemistry) Kenyatta University |
Applied Analytical Chemistry |
Deputy Registrar - Administration |
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12 |
Fredrick Omolo Onyango |
B. Ed (Science) Kenyatta Universit |
Physics Mathematics |
Trainer |
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13 |
Michael Boge Ogallo |
B. Sc (Zoology and Botany), Moi University. PGDE, Mount Kenya University M. Sc (Entomology), University of Eldoret. |
Entomology |
Departmental Time Table Officer Departmental research coordinator Guidance and Counselling |
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14 |
Maurine Wanjiku Mwangi |
DMLT, Eldoret Polytechnic B. Sc (Microbiology) Moi University PGDE, Mount Kenya University |
Microbiology |
Course Coordinator Applied Biology
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15 |
Petronila Ochieng Odera |
B.Ed (Science) Moi University M. Sc (Public Health) Kenyatta University |
Applied Biology Public health |
Trainer |
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16 |
Naphtali Okoth Ochenya |
B. Ed (Science), Moi University M. Sc(Chemistry), Maseno University |
Natural Chemistry |
Registrar |
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17 |
Ruth Euphemia Mwale |
B. Sc (Botany/ zoology), EgertonUniversity. PGDE, Kenyatta University M. Sc. (Entomology) UoN |
Entomology |
Departmental ISO champion |
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18 |
Julius Odera Nyagilo |
HND (Histopathology) KMTC NRB. B.Sc (Medical lab sciences) Mount Kenya University |
Histopathology |
Trainer |
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19 |
Walter Agingu Otieno |
DMLS, KMTC NRB HDMLT(Virology/ Immunology), KMTC, NRB MCHD (Reproductive health), GLUK, Kisumu. |
Virology Immunology Reproductive health |
Trainer |
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20 |
Apollo Douglas Odhiambo |
B.ED, Moi University M.Sc (Environmental GIS), Manchester Metropolitan University |
Environmental GIS |
Course coordinator of Petroleum Geoscience |
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21 |
Benard Onyango Ochieng Otieno |
B.Sc (Food Science and Technology), Egerton University |
Food science and technology |
Course coordinator of Food Science and Technology |
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22 |
Edwin Owedhi |
B.Sc (Environmental studies), Kenyatta University |
Environmental Science |
Trainer |
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23 |
Stephen Ochieng Oketch |
B.Sc (Chemistry), Egerton University. |
Chemistry Biology |
DAC ourse coordinator |
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24 |
Daniel Obote Akoko |
DMLS, HDMLS (Haematology/ blood transfusion), KMTC. MPH (Health promotion and International Health), Maseno University |
Haematology and Blood transfusion |
Trainer |
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25 |
Jusper Omondi Ooko |
B.Sc (Science), Moi University PGDE, Egerton University M.Sc (Analytical Chemistry), UoN |
Applied Analytical Chemistry |
Assistant ISO champion ILO coordinator |
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26 |
Oteyo Margaret Bosibori |
B.Sc (Pharmaceutical Science) and M.Sc ( Pharmaceutical Science – Pharmaceutics), Maseno University |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Trainer |
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27 |
Dr. Brian Machio |
B. Pharm., University of Nairobi |
Pharmacy |
Course Coordinator of Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology |
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28 |
Okiri Stephen Omondi |
DAB, The Kisumu National Polytechnic HND Sigalagala National Polytechnic Diploma in Technical Education, KTTC |
Applied Biology |
Trainer |
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29 |
Carolyne Adhiambo Gumbe |
Diploma in Animal Health, Bsc Animal Production Egaerton University. PGDE Mount Kenya University |
Animal health and production |
Course coordinator of Agriculture |
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30 |
Eunice Hayo |
DAB The Sigala Gala National Polytechnic BSc (Microbiology) Kisii University |
Microbiology |
Trainer |
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31 |
Cindy Onyango Ochieng |
BED (Maths/ Business studies) |
Maths Management. |
Trainer |
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32 |
Noah Owino Odongo |
DAC The Kisumu National Polytechnic Bsc (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology) JKUAT
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Analytical chemistry Biochemistry Molecular Biology |
Trainer |
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33 |
Philip Onyona |
DMLS. HND (Biotechnology) Bsc (Medical lab sci) Msc (Medical immunology) |
Medical laboratory sciences Biotechnology Immunology |
DMLS coordinator |
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34 |
Dr Agunda Ruth Aloo |
BPharm Kenyatta Univesrsity |
Pharmacy |
Trainer |
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35 |
Dr. Amondi Lucrecia Phelicia |
BPharm Univesrsity of Nairobi |
Pharmacy |
Trainer |
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36 |
Juliet Gogo |
BSc Egerton University |
Chemistry Environmental science |
Trainer |
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37 |
Mboya |
Bed (Science) Egerton University MBA (F&A) Maseno University CPA IV KCA University |
Maths Physics Management |
Trainer |
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38 |
Willis Wayodi Ochanda |
DMLS, MTC Nakuru. B.Sc (MLS), MMUST |
Medical Laboratory Scientist |
In charge of laboratories |
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39 |
Seda Eric Ochieng |
Dip Pharm. and HND Pharm. (Biopharmaceutical analysis), MTC B.Sc and M.Sc (Public Health) JOUST |
Pharmacy Public health |
In charge of dispensing lab |
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40 |
Lilian Akinyi Ochieng |
CMLS, Tracom College Nakuru |
Applied Biology |
Laboratory Technician |
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41 |
Wadika Nancy Awino |
BSc (Biochemistry) Egerton University |
Biochemistry |
Laboratory Technologist |
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43 |
Oluoch Mark Onyango |
SLT, DAC The Kisumu National Polytechnic |
Analytical Chemistry |
Laboratory Technologist |
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44 |
Jane Gladys Hayo |
SLT, DAC The Kisumu National Polytechnic |
Physics |
Laboratory Technologist |
