REGISTRAR ACADEMICS

ELIAS THUO GITAU

Registrar - Academics

Office of the Registrar – Academics
Championing Excellence in Assessment and Certification

The Office of the Registrar – Academic Affairs plays a pivotal role in upholding academic integrity, ensuring quality assurance, and supporting the seamless academic progression of trainees at the National Polytechnic.

It serves as the central administrative hub for managing all matters related to curriculum implementation, assessment coordination, and certification, with a strong emphasis on learner-centered approaches and national compliance.

Key Mandates in Assessment and Certification

  1. Assessment Coordination and Administration

The office leads the institution in the planning, coordination, and quality assurance of all academic assessments, including:

  • Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs)
  • End-of-term evaluations (theory and practical)
  • Summative assessments

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments for skilled individuals seeking formal certification

These assessments are designed and implemented in accordance with national curriculum guidelines, institutional academic policies, and occupational standards as provided by bodies such as CDACC, KNEC, and NITA.

  1. Learner-Centered Registration for Assessment

In line with the principles of Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET), the institution has adopted a seeded implementation model—wherein learners actively take charge of their learning journey.

Registration for assessments is individualized and performance-based. Learners initiate and manage their own assessment readiness, ensuring that learning is personalized, flexible, and responsive to real-world competency demands.

  1. RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)

The office coordinates and oversees all RPL processes, allowing candidates with prior skills and experience—especially from informal or non-formal settings—to undergo structured assessments for formal recognition.

This is in full alignment with the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) guidelines, which emphasize inclusivity and lifelong learning within the national qualifications framework.

  1. Digital Transformation

To improve efficiency, transparency, and access to academic services, the office is spearheading digital transformation. These tools automate processes such as:

  • Exam registration and scheduling
  • Coursework mark processing
  • Transcript and graduation list generation
  • Assessment monitoring and reporting

This automation enables real-time tracking of assessment milestones while minimizing manual errors, thus supporting evidence-based academic decisions.

  1. Results Management and Academic Progression

The office ensures the secure handling, verification, and release of academic results, including the computation of coursework and summative marks. It coordinates the generation of:

  • Progression pass lists
  • Referral and retake notices
  • Graduation eligibility reports
  1. Certification and Regulatory Alignment

The Office oversees the preparation of final graduation lists and facilitates the issuance of both institutional and external certificates. All certificated programs are mapped to the KNQA framework, ensuring their recognition within Kenya’s national qualifications ecosystem.

This guarantees that our trainees’ certifications are portable, credible, and aligned with global labor market demands.

Guiding Documents and References

The Office of the Registrar – Academic Affairs ensures that all assessment and certification activities are governed by the following key documents:

📘 CBA Implementation Framework

📘 Academic Policies and Guidelines – National Polytechnic

These documents provide a strong foundation for transparent, learner-centered, and quality-driven academic processes. 

Our Commitment

The Office remains committed to:

  • Promoting integrity, equity, and excellence in assessments
  • Supporting individualized learning through flexible, competency-based approaches
  • Embracing digital innovation for efficient academic service delivery
  • Ensuring national and international recognition of all certified programs

Apply for a course here: https://thenyeripoly.ac.ke/application-guidelines

Contact Us:

For inquiries or support related to assessments, RPL, certification, or academic documentation, contact:

📞 +254 791301305    

Email: registrarexams@thenyeripoly.ac.ke

We are located in Block D, 1st Floor.