Quick answer
The Kenya Coast National Polytechnic student portal is at portal.kenyacoastpoly.ac.ke and is also linked from the polytechnic website. Term 1 fees in the September 2025 brochure were KSh 41,200 for most Level 5 and 6 courses, KSh 31,400 for Level 4, and around KSh 20,000 to KSh 27,000 for short courses. The application fee is KSh 200, and intakes run in January, May and September.
Updated 18 October 2026
This guide covers the practical side of joining Kenya Coast National Polytechnic (KCNP) in Mombasa: the student portal, what you will pay, government funding, how to apply and who to call. The figures come from the polytechnic’s official website and its September 2025 course brochure. For the full list of courses by department, see our KCNP courses guide.
The KCNP Student Portal
The student portal is at portal.kenyacoastpoly.ac.ke. You can also reach it from the “Portal” menu on kenyacoastpoly.ac.ke, which links to both the Students Portal and the Staff Portal. The portal opens on a login page. If you do not have an account yet, look for the sign-up link on that page, or ask the Registrar’s office for your login details. Have your admission or student number ready, because the polytechnic uses it to identify you.
What the portal is for
The portal is the polytechnic’s online self-service system for students. Students use it to handle records such as personal details, fee statements, unit registration and results. Ask the Registrar which services are open for your class, because some may only be available at certain times of the term.
If you cannot log in, or the portal shows the wrong details, contact the Registrar’s office through the numbers below rather than creating a second account. When we tried to open the portal while writing this guide, it did not load, so if it times out, try again later.
KCNP Fees
The September 2025 brochure lists the term 1 fee for each course. Typical amounts by level:
| Course type | Typical term 1 fee |
|---|---|
| Level 6 diplomas and most Level 5 certificates | KSh 41,200 |
| Some Level 5 courses (Child Protection, Health Care Support, Information Assistant) | KSh 35,737 |
| Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology | KSh 36,097 |
| Level 4 artisan courses | KSh 31,400 |
| Level 3 trade courses | KSh 20,200 to KSh 26,750 |
| KASNEB (ATD, CPA, CAMS) | KSh 20,715 |
| Languages (German, French, Chinese) | KSh 20,200 |
| Basic STCW and STCW Revalidation | KSh 15,000 |
| Driving (B1, B2) | KSh 15,650 |
The fee structure page on the polytechnic website also has separate documents for driving, ICDL, STCW, medical sciences, computer applications and CCNA, languages, modular courses, and programmes run with Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. Download the latest version before paying, because term 2 and term 3 fees are listed there and fees change from year to year.
Hostel
The brochure says limited hostel places are available for female students only, at KSh 8,000 per term plus KSh 1,000 caution money for new students. Confirm a place is available before paying.
How to pay
Fees are paid into the polytechnic’s KCB Bank account at the Treasury Square branch in Mombasa. The brochure gives separate account numbers for new and continuing students, so check the current brochure or ask the accounts office, and keep your bank slip.
Government Funding (HEF)
KCNP’s admissions menu links to the Higher Education Financing (HEF) portal, where government-sponsored TVET students apply for scholarships and loans. Our HELB help page explains loans, upkeep and disbursement, and our TVET fees guide shows how public college costs compare.
How to Apply
Direct application
- Choose a course and class code from the brochure or the online application page on the polytechnic website.
- Apply online, or fill in the application coupon in the brochure.
- Pay the non-refundable KSh 200 application fee into the polytechnic’s account.
- Send the coupon with copies of your result slips to The Chief Principal, Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, P.O. Box 81220-80100, Mombasa, if you are applying on paper.
Through KUCCPS
KCSE candidates can also be placed at KCNP through KUCCPS during the placement cycle. Check where you stand with our KUCCPS cluster points calculator.
Contacts
- Administration: 0712 725 554 or 0710 389 727
- General enquiries: 0719 431 215 or customercare@kenyacoastpoly.ac.ke
- Email: info@kenyacoastpoly.ac.ke
- Address: P.O. Box 81220-80100, Mombasa
- Website: kenyacoastpoly.ac.ke
Looking for schools nearby? See the best schools in Mombasa County. Job seekers can browse openings in Mombasa on Job in Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
What is the KCNP student portal link?
portal.kenyacoastpoly.ac.ke, also linked from the Portal menu on kenyacoastpoly.ac.ke.
How much is the KCNP application fee?
KSh 200, which is non-refundable.
How much are diploma fees at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic?
Most Level 6 diplomas have a term 1 fee of KSh 41,200 in the September 2025 brochure.
Does KCNP have hostels?
Limited hostel places for female students only, at KSh 8,000 per term plus KSh 1,000 caution money.
When are KCNP intakes?
January, May and September.
Prefer WhatsApp? Follow Business Radar on WhatsApp
Weekly, free. We only use your email for this newsletter and you can unsubscribe in one click. Privacy policy.
