OBJECTS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE POLYTECHNIC
The Polytechnic has the following objects and functions:
- provide, directly or in collaboration with other institutions of higher learning, facilities for technical trainers in technological, professional, scientific education; 115 No. 29 of 2013 Technical and Vocational Education and Training [Subsidiary]
- participate in technological innovation and in the discovery, transmission and enhancement of knowledge for economic, social, cultural, scientific, and technological development;
- contribute to industrial and technological development of Kenya, in collaboration with the industry and other organizations, through transfer of technology;
- promote and establish a culture of innovation in engineering and technology and technology transfer amongst staff and students;
- develop an institution with excellence in teaching, training, scholarship, entrepreneurship, research, consultancy, community service, among other educational services and products, with emphasis on technology and its development, impact and application within and outside Kenya;
- provide a multi-level system of post-secondary school education and training programmes relevant to the needs of the community, covering a wide range of fields and levels with provision for recognition of prior learning and flexibility of transition between programmes;
- provide high quality educational, research, residential, commercial, cultural, social, recreational, sporting and other facilities;
- advance knowledge and its practical application by research and other means, the dissemination of outcomes of research by various means and the commercial exploitation of research results;
- promote critical inquiry within the Polytechnic and in the general community;
- participate in commercial ventures and activities;
- foster the general welfare of all staff and students;
- provide opportunities for development and further training for staff of the Polytechnic;
- develop and provide educational, cultural, professional, technical and vocational services to the community and in particular, foster corporate social responsibility;
- provide programmes, products and services in ways that reflect the principles of equity and social justice;
- facilitate student mobility between different programmes at different technical training institutions and other national polytechnics;
- conduct examinations and grant such academic awards as may be provided under the Polytechnic Order; and
- collaborate with recognized universities for the conduct and award of degree programmes in technology.
The Polytechnic has powers to grant higher diplomas, diplomas, certificates or other academic qualifications which may, for the time being, be authorized by the academic policy of the Polytechnic. The Polytechnic may award scholarships, bursaries, prizes and any other awards which may be provided for by the academic policy.
