Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering department is one of flagship departments at The Kisumu National Polytechnic. It is among the departments that are as old as the institution that started as Technical Secondary School in 1967. The department has undergone several transformations in its life as a technical training provider. Mechanical engineering department has three major sections; Production option Engineering, Plant option Engineering and Automotive option engineering. The department has improved its training facilities over the years, especially in Mechanical Engineering production and plant options with the state-of-the art equipment. This has enhanced the training to conform to the dynamic technology in most industries around the globe. The department has witnessed growth in terms of physical facilities, courses as well as in personnel. In terms of personnel, the department has a total of 30 trainers of which seventeen trainers are under the Public Service Commission of Kenya employment and thirteen are employed by the Kisumu National Polytechnic governing council. Besides, the department has five technicians who assist in the training and man the workshops within the department. The department boasts of well-equipped workshops in which all the practical lessons are conducted, an ICT laboratory from which the students can access the internet and from where subjects such as autoCAD are conducted, a smart classroom from which simulated learning programs are installed, Refrigeration and Air conditioning workshop, well equipped hydraulics and Pneumatics laboratory and an industrial boiler/steam plant among others. The department is currently offering both TVET and CDACC programs in all its regular courses (full-time courses). The department in partnership With KEFEP (Kenya Education for Employment Program), Curriculum Development and Assessment Certification Council (CDACC), Colleges and Institutes Canada (CiCAN), Industrial Advisory Council (IAC) and other stakeholders developed occupational standards and curriculum in plant operations and maintenance for levels four to Six. This program was approved by CDACC and launched on the 15th February, 2021 and is currently being implemented. Therefore, the experience as a trainee in the mechanical Engineering department will equip you with the relevant knowledge and competencies and impact your career positively.
MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Mr. ELLY ODHIAMBO AWUOR Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Kisumu National Polytechnic. The department runs TIVET diploma and certificate courses in Mechanical Engineering – Production option and Automotive Engineering and Diploma courses in Mechanical Engineering – Construction Plant and Mechanical Engineering – Plant options. We also run CBET/CDACC programs in Industrial Plant Operations at levels four and five, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning from levels four to six and Automotive technician level 6. The department also runs a fully-fledged driving school. The vision of the department is to excel in skill-based engineering. The department has well qualified and dedicated staff and strive to impart knowledge, skills and attitudes to trainees in latest technologies. The objective is to prepare trainees for successful careers in industry, research and academics to meet the needs of growing technology. We endeavour to develop the ability of among trainees to apply knowledge and skills gained to solve engineering problems in society. The department provides trainees with opportunity to work in teams or as leaders in various disciplines. The department recently won an award at the innovation and skills competition organized by EASTRIP at the Kisumu National Polytechnic on gasifier stove which uses pellets made from agricultural waste (ie. Sugar cane waste – Bargasse).
COURSES OFFERED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TIVET COURSES
  1. Diploma in mechanical engineering – production option
  2. Diploma in mechanical engineering – plant option
  3. Diploma in mechanical engineering construction plant
  4. Diploma in automotive engineering
  5. Craft certificate in mechanical engineering – production option
  6. Craft certificate in automotive engineering
  7. Refrigeration and air conditioning levels 1 and 2 (NAVCET)
All TIVET programs are full-time modular courses with the diploma programs taking 3 years while the craft certificate courses take 2 years. Refrigeration and Air conditioning levels 1 and 2 are modular courses taking one year each. The entry requirements for a diploma course is KCSE C- (MINUS) or Craft certificate module 2 qualification at KNEC or any other relevant qualification as determined by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority – KNQA. Entry requirement for a craft certificate course is KCSE D (PLAIN). The examining body for all the TIVET programs is the Kenya National Examinations Council – KNEC. TEP PROGRAMS
  1. Artisan Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  2. Artisan Certificate in Agricultural Mechanics
These are two-year programs that are offered in the department as part-time courses. The entry requirement is KCPE certificate or KCSE D- (MINUS). The examining body is the Kenya National Examinations Council – KNEC. CBET/CDACC COURSES
  1. Industrial Plant Operation and Maintenance Levels 4 and 5
  2. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Levels 4, 5 and 6
  3. Automotive Technician Level 6
These are competency- based education and training programs that have been recently implemented in the department. The duration of the various levels of competency depends on the course content with level 4 taking between 600 – 1200hrs, level 5 between 1200 – 2400hrs and level 6 between 2400- 4800hrs according to the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF). The examining body is CDACC while the certifying body is CDACC in conjunction with the training institution.         ENTRY REQUIREMENTS; LEVEL 4 Level 3 certificate in the relevant field of competence OR KCSE Certificate mean grade E OR Equivalent qualifications as determined by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority – KNQA. LEVEL 5 Level 4 certificate in the relevant field of competence OR KCSE Certificate mean grade D (Plain) OR Equivalent qualifications as determined by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority – KNQA LEVEL 6 Level 5 certificate in the relevant field of competence OR KCSE Certificate mean grade C- (MINUS) OR Equivalent qualifications as determined by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority – KNQA
TRAINERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
S/NO. NAME AREA OF SPECIALIZATION RESPONSIBILITIES
MR. ELLY ODHIAMBO AWUOR AUTOMOTIVE OPTION HOD – ACADEMICS
MR. PAUL S. WATSIERA AUTOMOTIVE OPTION HOD – Production unit / Driving school
MR. EZEKIEL ODHIAMBO OLOO AUTOMOTIVE OPTION Deputy DEAN
MR. SAMSON ALEMBA OBUYA AUTOMOTIVE OPTION Trainer
MR. KENNEDY OBURE CHUMBI AUTOMOTIVE OPTION Course tutor – Dip. automotive Eng.
MR. NICHOLAS OKOTH AGORO AUTOMOTIVE OPTION Trainer
MR. AMOS OCHIENG OWINO AUTOMOTIVE OPTION Trainer Dep’t. exams coordinator
MR. PIUS OKOTH MBAI PLANT OPTION Trainer Dep’t Timetable coordinator
MR. ODUYA BENSON OCHIENG PLANT OPTION Course tutor – Craft Production
MR. THOMAS JOSEPH OTIENO PLANT OPTION Trainer
MR. JOSEPH MIKAYE PLANT OPTION Trainer, course tutor – Dip. Plant
MR. JOHN MWANGI KARUMA PLANT OPTION Trainer Assistant exams coordinator
MR. JOHN OTIENO MESSO PLANT OPTION Deputy Registrar
MR. DANIEL MUTAI CHERUIYOT PRODUCTION OPTION Dep’t. ILO coordinator, Trainer
MRS. BEATRICE A. MUNUANGO PRODUCTION OPTION  
MR. KENNEDY ODUOR OUMA PRODUCTION OPTION Course tutor – Dip. Production, Trainer
MRS. JESCAR NGIELA PRODUCTION OPTION Deputy HOD, Trainer
ENG. PHILIP ALUOCH PLANT OPTION Course tutor – IPOM, Trainer
MR. HILLARY KIPROTICH AUTOMOTIVE ENG. Trainer
MR. BRADLEY MUYELA AUTOMOTIVE ENG. Trainer
MR. STEPHENE ASHIOYA AUTOMOTIVE ENG. Trainer
MR. NICHOLAS ONYANGO CONSTRUCTION PLANT Course tutor – Construction plant, Trainer
MS. BENNEDETTA MBEVI REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING Trainer
MR. JACK MUNIALO PLANT OPTION Course tutor – RAC, Trainer
MS. VIOLET OSIMO PRODUCTION OPTION Trainer
MR. NELSON DAWA AUTOMOTIVE ENG. Course tutor – Craft Automotive, Trainer
MR. CORNELIUS KIPKEMBOI PLANT OPTION Trainer
MR. EDWIN OWINO CONSTRUCTION PLANT Trainer
MR. ALLOICE O. ADIKA AUTOMOTIVE ENG. Trainer
MR. VINCENT OYAGI MOSETI PLANT OPTION Trainer
31. MR. AMOS OUMA MECHANICAL Technician
32. MR. VINCENT OKWACHO MECHANICAL Technician
33. MR. GORDON ONYANGO REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING Technician
34. MR. HABIL ANUNDA AUTOMOTIVE Technician
35. MR. CHARLES AGUGO AUTOMOTIVE Technician
FACILITIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING The department has three complete blocks which house seven well-equipped workshops, four labs, lecture rooms, staff preparation rooms and offices.  LIST OF COMPLETE INNOVATIONS The department has been a hub of research and innovation and has over the years, fabricated the following projects;
  1. Mobile Refrigerator
  2. Egg Incubator
  3. Waste Oil Stove

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