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and success that we are celebrating today. We take pride in you and appreciate the commitment, dedication

and effort that you have put into this accomplishment. We urge you not to look at this as an end to your learning but rather a foundation on which you will build your career. We wish you a bright and successful future.

I applaud the contribution of the Council, the Principal and CEO, together with his management team, who have helped to make this day possible. We value the contribution made by the parents, guardians, sponsors, industry stakeholders, well-wishers and the many people who have walked with us on this journey.

We thank our National Government for the support that has made it possible to carry out our mandate to train and build capacity for the hospitality and tourism sector. We also thank the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife, Hon. Najib Balala, EGH, for his support, guidance and advice as we continue carrying out our responsibilities.

As we celebrate this 44th graduation, we trust that you will join us in congratulating the graduands of 2019.

I congratulate the Kenya Utalii College Governing Council, the Principal and CEO, entire Management, Staff and Students

during the institution’s 44th Graduation Ceremony.

We are delighted that the College has continued to execute its mandate of undertaking training and capacity building for the hospitality and tourism industry.

The 465 graduands are graduating at an exciting time in the travel and tourism

Utalii trains with shifting industry demands in mind

Well done KUC for upping the training game

On behalf of the Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife, I commend the Kenya Utalii College Governing Council,

Management, Staff and Students on the Institution’s 44th Graduation Ceremony. This event is a great achievement not only to the institution, but also to my Ministry as well as the Nation at large, as we jointly strive to embrace professionalism and excellent service delivery to both local and foreign tourists.

It is evident that due to globalisation, coupled with the advances in technology, today’s customer has become highly knowledgeable and has an ever enlarging list of demands and expectations. Consequently, it is inevitable for workers within the sector to possess pertinent knowledge, competencies and expertise in providing quality and excellent services which exceed customer expectations in order to excel in this highly dynamic and extremely sensitive industry.

In this regard, I say well done Kenya Utalii College. You have effectively taken up the vital role of training and continuously conducting various other skill development programmes, and in so doing, enhanced innovativeness and professionalism in service provision.

I further heartily congratulate the institution’s 2019 graduands on their great achievements within their respective fields of specialisation in the hospitality

Message from the Chairman, Kenya Utalii College Governing Council

Message from the Principal Secretary, State Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife

Hon. Najib Balala, E.G.HCabinet Secretary, Ministry of

Tourism & Wildlife

Message from the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife

IG (RTD) Joseph Kipchirchir Boinnet,

MGH, nsc (AU)

We are delighted that the College has continued to execute its mandate

of undertaking training and capacity building for the hospitality and tourism industry.

I join the CS in commending Kenya Utalii College on the occasion of the 44th Graduation Ceremony. I

applaud the Institution’s Governing Council, Principal and CEO, entire Management, Staff and Students for this major milestone, which symbolises your commitment and dedication in undertaking hospitality and tourism training and capacity building for the hospitality and tourism sector.

I wish also to commend 2019 graduands for remaining focused in

Message from the Chief Administrative Secretary, Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife

Kenya Utalii College 44th Graduation Ceremony

Mr. Mwambu M. Muliro

Mr. Joe R. Okudo, CBS

Gateway to International Careers in Hospitality and Tourism

industry. The trends in this industry are increasingly influenced by technology and digital choices.

The emergence of artificial intelligence, virtual and mixed reality, block chain and remote controlled devices are shaping the experiences of the traveller. The graduands need to be alive to these realities.

The State Department of Tourism has rolled out robust, responsive and

practical strategies contained in the National Tourism Blueprint 2030 to make Kenya the preferred destination. In this strategy, human capital development in tourism takes the central lever.

I am therefore delighted to witness another cohort of tourism professionals released into the market.

Congratulations.

their studies and thereby successfully completing their various courses.

Dear graduands, you have made your institution, parents, guardians and all who supported you, proud. I am confident that you are well equipped with professionalism, skills and innovativeness; ready to handle the diverse demands of our highly sensitive and dynamic industry.

Hearty congratulations, beloved graduands. The industry you are setting foot in is one of the Nation’s social-economic development key drivers in terms of employment creation and foreign exchange revenue earner.

As you join the industry, I urge you to engage in teamwork with those already serving, in order to ensure quality service delivery and customer satisfaction; thereby loyal customers who will by word of mouth, further market Kenya as a choice tourist destination.

As has been said before, bear in mind that graduation is a series of continuing steps where additional education and life experiences culminate in a life driven by a self-sacrificing desire to contribute to the well-being of those people who are around you. I wish you a bright future and success in your undertakings.

Congratulations.

and tourism sector. I am confident that they have been equipped with the necessary competencies to serve our beloved Nation, Kenya.

With the support of our President, His Excellency, Uhuru Kenyatta, the Ministry has put in place initiatives which have driven remarkable growth in both international and local tourism. We have embarked on a “Stop Ivory Trade” campaign to save the elephant. We have also worked on differentiating our tourist products, seeking to attract high-value tourists and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE) business, amongst others, throughout the year.

In addition, and in line with the Presidential directive to increase forest cover to 10 percent by 2022, the Ministry plans to plant 1,000,000 trees countrywide within the current Financial Year. This initiative aims to promote biodiversity and consequently safeguard our tourism industry, which is highly vulnerable to climate change.

Amongst many others, these strategies aim to ensure that the industry remains vibrant and globally competitive for the benefit of our Nation’s economic development in terms of job creation and consequently growth of the GDP.

Finally, I once again congratulate Kenya Utalii College for competently playing their role towards the success of this industry and urge them to keep up the good teamwork spirit.

On behalf of the Kenya Utalii Governing Council, I take this opportunity to commend the

465 students who are graduating in 2019. It is because of their hard work

It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the 465 Kenya Utalii College graduands of 2019, who put in great effort to suc-

cessfully complete their respective train-ing and today merit certification.

The College Governing Council, Man-

agement, Staff and Students, today join with you, dear graduands, your Parents, Guardians, Friends and Rela-tives, to celebrate this joyous occasion, which marks the beginning of a new era in your lives.

Congratulations for this big achievement which cer-tainly deserves much celebration. I am proud of you and indeed confident that the competences, skills, knowledge and values we instilled in you in the course of training will go a long way into guiding your future accomplishments.

You have received intense hands-on training and ex-posure in your respective fields of specialisation, there-by preparing you to handle day-to-day challenges you are likely to encounter in the course of executing your duties. Let professionalism, integrity, commitment and thirst for excellence drive your every assignment for your own benefit, for your prospective organisations and by

Message from the Principal and CEO, Kenya Utalii College

Mr. Hashim D. Mohamed

MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL

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Message from the Principal and CEO

extension, for the industry at large. Today’s ceremony is also a ma-

jor milestone for the College as we continue to passionately imple-ment our mandate of undertaking training and capacity building for the hospitality and tourism sector. Since its inception 50 years ago, the College has trained over 68,000 graduates from around the world. They continue to serve in the local and international hospitality and tourism industry.

I thank our Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife, Hon. Najib Balala, EGH collaborators and all stakeholders for the unwavering support, which has enabled the in-stitution to continually achieve its set goals and objectives.

As the College Management, we are committed to implementing our mandate of training, enhanc-ing research and consultancy ser-vices, as well as of ensuring com-pliance with the requirements of the Quality Management Systems so as to meet the demands of the changing hospitality and tourism industry.

We are therefore most grateful to everyone who contributed to the success of this auspicious occa-sion. Thank you and let us keep on in the same spirit.

Kenya Utalii College 44th Graduation Ceremony

Gateway to International Careers in Hospitality and Tourism

Mr. Michael Mwazo

Mr. Mark Rachuonyo Ogendi

Dear graduands, it is yet another year we gather together to celebrate the achievements of the

students of Kenya Utalii College (KUC), the home of hospitality in Africa and beyond.

KUC is renowned and is highly regarded for its excellence in hospitality and tourism training. The unrivalled quality of the College is demonstrated by exemplary performance by the graduates of the institution, who dominate the hospitality and tourism industry in Africa. This is no mean feat for Africa’s premier hotel school.

Message from the Chairman, Kenya Utalii College Alumni Association (KUCAA)

Message from the Chairman, Kenya Utalii College Students Association (KUCSA)

On behalf of the Kenya Utalii College Alumni Association (KUCAA) Steering Committee and that of the larger Utalii Alumni Family, I convey our congratulatory message to the graduating class of 2019. Your graduation today ushers you into the proud family of our alumni association where you will network and interact with those who preceded you.

I appeal to the senior alumni in the industry to welcome the graduands to the exciting as well as challenging world of work. I am confident that the quality training you underwent at KUC has prepared you adequately, for demands of the ever dynamic industry.

The reputation of your alma mater depends on you. As such, I appeal to you to be good ambassadors of this great institution in every sphere of your professional life. Go out there and show the world that the College is still the institution of choice for quality manpower and for those seeking to build international careers in the lucrative hospitality and tourism industry.

I further urge you to actively participate in our alumni activities, for the good of the College and that of the industry. You will be notified of our Annual General Meeting and other alumni networking events as per stipulations of the KUCAA constitution.

Please join us to make these events great success when called upon.

May God Bless you all. Congratulations!

To all 2019 Kenya Utalii College Graduands…

On behalf of the continuing Kenya Utalii College students, I wish to pass our congratulatory message to you for your unrelenting effort towards successful completion of your respective courses. This is subsequently success of the entire institution.

In addition and as a result of your effort, the institution continues to hold a reputable image both locally and internationally. You are indeed undoubtedly worthy and also an asset to our institution.

I wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Hongera

VISION To be a globally recognised and transformative premier tourism and hospitality training centre

MISSION To develop highly qualified and globally competitive human resource for the hospitality and tourism industry by providing quality tourism and hospitality education, purposeful research and consultancy

MANDATE To undertake hospitality and tourism training and capacity building for the tourism sector.

CORE VALUES 1. Integrity2. Commitment3. Leadership4. Accountability

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QUALITY POLICY STATEMENTKenya Utalii College Manage-ment is committed to developing a highly qualified and globally competitive human resource for the tourism and hospitality in-dustry through quality training, research and consultancy in order to consistently meet or exceed the needs and expectations of cus-tomers, stakeholders and other relevant interested parties.

To realise this commitment, Management shall provide the necessary resources and ensure compliance with applicable laws

and regulations in conformity to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Manage-ment Systems’ requirements.

Management shall also ensure that the Quality Policy is commu-nicated to all staff and relevant interested parties. This Policy and the established Quality Objec-tives, shall be continuously mon-itored and reviewed annually for continued suitability.

We recognise all our support-ers, stakeholders and collab-orators who contributed suc-cessfully towards training of our students.

5. Diversity6. Quality7. Professionalism

1. Mr. Mwambu M. Muliro – Chairman2. Mr. Joe R. Okudo, CBS – PS, State Department of

Tourism, Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife

3. Mr. Elicanah M. Mosiori, CHRP (K) – Alternate to PS, Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife

4. Mr. Richard Gakunya – Alternate to CS, National Treasury

5. Mr. Darius Mogaka – Alternate to PS, Ministry of Education

6. Mr. Osman Mohamed – Representative for Inspector General, Inspectorate of State Corporation

7. Mr. Joseph Cherutoi – Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Fund

8. Ms. Grace W. Nderitu – Chief Executive Officer, Eco-tourism Kenya

9. Hon. Joseph Lekuton – Member 10. Mr. Alfonse M. Kioko – Member 11. Mr. Leonard Mudachi – Member12. Ms. Rosemary Mugambi – Member 13. Mr. David W. Stogdale – Member 14. Mr. Hashim D. Mohamed – Secretary

Kenya Utalii College Management is committed to

developing a highly qualified and globally competitive human resource”

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

COURSES OFFERED AT KENYA UTALII COLLEGEAbana SafarisAfrican Abana HorizonsAlliance HotelsAngani Tours & TravelArchers Tours & TravelAshnil Hotels & Lodges LtdBasecamp ExplorerBCD TravelBinya General SuppliersBlue Ring ProductsBoma InnBomas of KenyaBontana HotelBooking.comMajid Al Futtain Retail - Carrefour City LodgeClarence HouseClassic Journeys AfricaConqueror Tours Ltd.Cornell Hotel Society Kenya/East African ChapterCrowne Plaza NairobiCupstone TravelDiani Reef Resort & SpaDiani Sea Lodge & ResortDiscover Kenya Safaris LtdEast African EagleEka HotelEros Tours & TravelFairmont Hotels & ResortsFlying Blue TravelFour Points by Sheraton G North & SonGetrudes Children Hospital Global Star Tours & TravelGofan SafarisGolf Hotel, KakamegaGood Africa Tour CompanyGran IT SolutionsGranit SolutionsGreen Hills HotelHatari Security LtdHelinas Safaris Hemingways ExpeditionsHemming Ways HotelHennessis Hotel

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Kenya Utalii College offers regular, self-sponsored and short courses at its four campuses: Main Campus (Thika Superhighway), Nairobi Downtown (Utalii House), Kisumu (Megacity) and Mombasa (Mombasa Trade Centre). The courses include:

Full-time ProgrammesHotel Management 3 Years - Diploma

Travel and Tourism Management 3 Years - Diploma

Travel Operations 1 ½ Years - Certificate

Tour Guiding and Administration 1 ½ Years - Certificate

Front Office Operations 1 ½ Years- Certificate

Food & Beverage Service & Sales 1 ½ Years- Certificate

Housekeeping and Laundry 1 ½ Years - Certificate

Food Production 1 ½ Years - Certificate

Food Production (Apprenticeship) 2 Years - Certificate

Self-Sponsored CoursesFood & Beverage Service & Sales 1½ years

Front Office Operations 1½ years

Housekeeping and Laundry Techniques 1½ years

Kenya Utalii College 44th Graduation Ceremony

Gateway to International Careers in Hospitality and Tourism

RECOGNITION

Heritage Hotels & LodgesHill Park HotelHilton Hotels and ResortsHotel IntercontinentalIncentive TravelJacaranda HotelsJumuia Hotel Karen BlixenKaren Country ClubKaren HospitalKasarani SportsviewKeekorok LodgeKendirita TravelKenya AirwaysKenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers (KAHC)Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO)Kenya Association of Travel Agent (KATA)Kenya Association of Women in Tourism (KAWT)Kenya Bureau of Standard (KEBS)Kenya Safari Lodges & HotelsKenya Tourism Board (KTB)Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF)Kenya Utalii College Alumni Association (KUCAA)Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)Kicheche CampKichwa Tembo/Bateleur CampKivi Milimani HotelKWAL LtdLa Mada HotelLa Maison RoyaleLaico Regency HotelLake Bogoria Spa & ResortLake Nakuru LodgeLeopard Beach HotelLindberg Holidays & SafarisLukenya Getaway ResortMaanzoni LodgeManiago Tours & TravelMara Gates SafarisMarony Travel Agencies LtdMasikio Safaris

Intake for the regular courses is Sep-tember of each year. Applications are done through Kenya Utalii College.

The College also offers various short courses for the hospitality and tour-ism industry and other service sec-tors.

In addition, the College offers local and international consultancy servic-es to diverse organisations, including NGOs, government ministries, para-statals, private companies and others.

JANUARY 2019 INTAKE (SELF-SPONSORED FULL-TIME/ SHORT COURSES ONGOING) For more information, please visit our website (www.utalii.ac.ke) or contact us through the following:

Kenya Utalii College

P.O Box 31052-00600

NAIROBIMobile: 0722 205891/2, 0733 410005

Mombasa Campus: 020 2499248

Utalii House Campus: 020 2180026

Kisumu Campus: 0706 847278

Email: info@utalii.ac.ke

Short CoursesTravel Agency Techniques (Foundation)

6 Months Travel Agency Techniques (Consultant Level)

Cabin Crew 6 MonthsFood & Beverage Service Supervision

3 Months Banqueting and Events Operations

Human Resources Management

3 Months Certificate in Service Marketing

Front Desk Techniques 3 Months Supervisory Management in Organizations

Housekeeping Operational Skills

3 Months Laundry & Dry-cleaning Operational Skills

Hotel Information Systems (Fidelio)

2 Months Hotel Information Systems (Opera)

Customer Care 6 WeeksCake Making & Decoration

4 Weeks Kitchen Operation Techniques

Pastry and Bakery 4 Weeks

Merica HotelMeridian HotelMethodist Guest HouseMicato SafarisMovenpick Hotel & ResidencesMpata Safari ClubMsafiri Africa TravelMsambweni House & Private VillaNaivasha Enashipai Resort & SpaNAS Airport ServicesNational Youth Service (NYS)Neptune HotelsNorfolk HotelNyali Beach International HotelOdex ChemicalsOle Ken HotelOle Sereni HotelOltukai Lodge AmboseliOrange AdventuresOrigins Safaris (Savannah Camp)Pangoni Beach ResortPark Inn by Radisson BlueParklands Sports ClubPega Tours – NakuruPollmans Tours & SafarisPortman TravelPremier SafarisPride Inn HotelsPrimate ToursPrivate Safaris (E.A) LtdPubs, Entertainment & Restaurants Association of Kenya (PERAK)Radisson BluReef HotelRobico ChemicalsRoyal Hotel (Maseno)Royal Orchid HotelRuiru Rainbow ResortSafari Park HotelSafarisSamburu Game LodgeSankara HotelSarova Hotels & Lodges LtdSense Of AfricaSentrim Hotels & LodgesSerena Hotels & Resorts Ltd

Serene East Africa SafarisSeverin Sea LodgeShades Of Africa TravelSilver Springs HotelSimba LodgesSoilex Chemicals Ltd.Sopa LodgesSouthern Palms ResortSouthern Sky SafarisSouthern Sun MayfairSports Stadia - KasaraniSportsman Arms HotelStar Travel & ToursSun Africa HotelsSun ‘N’ Sand Beach ResortSunset HotelSunward Tours & TravelSunworld SafarisSwahili Beach ResortTafaria Country Lodge & CastleTamarind Management LtdThe Boma HotelThe Clarion HotelThe Heron Portico HotelThe Link Ibis Hospitality Consultants LtdTourism Finance Corporation (TFC)Tourism Fund (TF)Tourism Police Unit (TPU)Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA)Tourism Research Institute (TRI)Travel Port InternationalTrevaron Travel & ToursTribe HotelTurtle Bay Beach ClubUnga LimitedVilla Rosa KempinskiVoi Wildlife LodgeWestend HotelWeston HotelWestwood HotelWhite Rhino HotelWildstreamer Tours & TravelWindsor Golf & Country ClubZakale ExpeditionsZoujin Africa Safaris

We recognise all our supporters, stakeholders and collaborators who contributed successfully towards training of our students.