How to join Kabete.
Entry requirements vary by programme and level. Artisan and Craft courses generally require a KCSE certificate; Certificate and Diploma courses require minimum KCSE grades or a relevant lower-level qualification. Check each course page for its specific entry requirements.
Find your programme in the catalogue, create an account on the Kabete portal, complete the online application form, pay the application fee by M-Pesa or bank, and download your admission letter once your application is approved.
The polytechnic runs intakes in January, May and September each year. Applications for the September 2026 intake are currently open, with reporting on 1 September 2026.
Fee structures differ by programme and level. Indicative fees are shown on each course page, and full fee structures are available on the Downloads page.