HOD HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM – Kinango Technical and Vocational College

Head of Department & Head of Section — Hospitality & Tourism

Nathaniel Mwandisha

Head of Department

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Mr. Nathaniel Mwandisha

Head of Department — Hospitality & Tourism

Also Serving as Head of Section — Hospitality & Tourism Department

Primary Title

Head of Department

Additional Role

Head of Section

Department

Hospitality & Tourism

Programmes Overseen

4 CBET Programmes

CBET Levels

Level 4, 5 & 6

Curriculum Body

CDACC / KNEC

Phone

+254 746 632 243

kinangotvc@gmail.com

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For academic enquiries related to Hospitality & Tourism programmes, contact the department directly or visit the Registrar's Office at KTVC Samburu Campus. Academic records are accessed via the Intellimis Portal.

CBET Programmes

Level 4–6

CBET Levels

Kitchen & Hotel

Training Approach

Jan · May · Sep

Intakes Per Year

Welcome Message from the Head of Department & Head of Section

A Message from the Head of Department

Hospitality & Tourism Department, Kinango Technical and Vocational College

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Welcome to the Department of Hospitality and Tourism at Kinango Technical and Vocational College. It is my privilege to serve this department in the dual capacity of Head of Department and Head of Section, providing both academic leadership and hands-on operational oversight to ensure that every trainee receives the highest quality of education and practical training.

We are situated in the heart of Kwale County — one of Kenya's most celebrated coastal destinations, home to the world-renowned Diani Beach, Shimba Hills National Reserve, and a growing number of internationally recognised beach resorts and hotels. This location is not just a backdrop; it is our classroom. Our trainees step out of their training facilities and directly into one of the most dynamic hospitality and tourism economies on the continent.

Our department offers four CBET programmes across Levels 4, 5 and 6: Hospitality Management (Level 6 Diploma), Hotel and Restaurant Management (Level 5 Higher Craft Certificate), Food and Beverage Service (Level 4 Craft Certificate), and Catering and Accommodation (Level 4 Craft Certificate). Each programme has been carefully designed to equip trainees with the technical competencies, professional attitudes and customer service excellence that Kenya's top hotels, lodges and tourism enterprises demand.

Training in our department is intensively practical. Our fully equipped training kitchen, restaurant service lab, model guest room, front office simulation area and bakery unit ensure that every trainee gains real, transferable skills in an environment that mirrors industry. We go beyond the classroom through industrial attachments and internships with leading coastal establishments, giving our students direct exposure to professional workplace standards, modern technology and world-class service culture.

We believe in developing complete hospitality professionals — people who are technically skilled, ethically grounded, culturally aware, and entrepreneurially empowered. Whether your ambition is to manage a five-star coastal resort, run your own catering enterprise, or build a career in tourism operations, this department will equip you with the foundation and the confidence to succeed.

I warmly welcome all prospective students, parents, industry partners and stakeholders. Come, let us train together and serve the world with excellence.

Nathaniel Mwandisha

Head of Department — Hospitality & Tourism

Head of Section — Hospitality & Tourism Department

Kinango Technical and Vocational College, Samburu, Kwale County

+254 746 632 243 kinangotvc@gmail.com Department Page

Core Training Areas

Our programmes develop practical competencies across these key hospitality and tourism domains, preparing graduates for roles in coastal hotels, resorts, lodges, restaurants and tourism enterprises across Kenya.

Food Production & Catering

Commercial food preparation, cooking techniques, menu planning, baking and pastry, kitchen hygiene, food safety and professional chef practices.

Food & Beverage Service

Table setting, waiter service techniques, bar operations, beverage knowledge, banquet and buffet service, order taking and billing procedures.

Accommodation & Housekeeping

Room making and turndown service, laundry procedures, guest room presentation, housekeeping standards and accommodation administration.

Front Office Management

Hotel reception and reservations, property management systems (PMS), guest check-in and check-out, front desk procedures and guest relations.

Tourism & Events Management

Tourism operations, tour guiding, event planning and coordination, hospitality marketing and Kenya's coastal tourism resources and attractions.

Hospitality Entrepreneurship

Catering business setup, restaurant management, food costing, HR in hospitality, marketing strategies and launching your own hospitality enterprise.

CBET Programmes — Hospitality & Tourism

Four CBET programmes at Levels 4, 5 and 6 — all CDACC-accredited and delivered through fully equipped training kitchens, restaurant labs and hotel simulation facilities. Intakes: January, May and September.

Hospitality Management

Diploma Programme — Advanced hotel management, operations & leadership

Level 6 KNEC CDACC

2.5 Years (5 Semesters) KCSE C− and above KUCCPS Approved HELB Eligible KNEC Certificate

The Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 6) is the flagship programme of the department, producing fully competent hospitality professionals. Trainees develop deep expertise in hotel operations and administration, front office management, housekeeping management, food and beverage management, event planning and coordination, hospitality marketing, human resource management in hospitality, financial management for hotels, and customer service excellence. Graduates are ready for management and supervisory roles in Kenya's hotels, resorts, lodges, event centres and tourism enterprises — including along Kwale's premier Diani Beach coastline.

Hotel Operations Front Office F&B Management Events Hospitality Marketing

Hotel and Restaurant Management

Higher Craft Certificate — Restaurant operations, guest relations & supervisory skills

Level 5 CDACC

2 Years (4 Semesters) KCSE D+ and above Can Upgrade to Level 6 HELB Eligible

The Higher Craft Certificate in Hotel and Restaurant Management (Level 5) builds strong intermediate competencies in restaurant and bar operations, hotel front desk procedures, menu planning and food costing, restaurant service standards, guest relations, reservations and property management systems, and supervisory skills for hospitality operations. Graduates are ready for supervisory roles in hotels, restaurants and tourism facilities, or can progress to the Level 6 Diploma through CBET credit transfer.

Restaurant Ops Front Desk Menu Planning Guest Relations PMS Systems

Food and Beverage Service

Craft Certificate — Professional table service, bar & hospitality customer service

Level 4 CDACC

1.5 Years (3 Semesters) KCSE D (Plain) and above Can Upgrade to Level 5 or 6 HELB Eligible

The Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 4) equips trainees with practical, employment-ready skills in table setting and restaurant mise en place, waiter and waitress service techniques, bar operations and beverage knowledge, customer order taking and billing, banquet and buffet service, hygiene and food safety practices, and hospitality customer service standards. Graduates are immediately work-ready in restaurants, hotels, beach resorts and catering companies — with clear progression to Level 5 or Level 6.

Table Service Bar Operations Order & Billing Food Safety Customer Service

Catering and Accommodation

Craft Certificate — Food preparation, kitchen & housekeeping operations

Level 4 CDACC

1.5 Years (3 Semesters) KCSE D (Plain) and above Can Upgrade to Level 5 or 6 HELB Eligible

The Craft Certificate in Catering and Accommodation (Level 4) is a dual-track programme covering both catering skills — food preparation, cooking methods, kitchen hygiene, baking and pastry, menu planning, dietary considerations — and accommodation operations — room making, housekeeping standards, laundry procedures, guest room presentation and accommodation administration. Graduates can work across kitchens and housekeeping departments, with clear progression to Level 5 and Level 6 through the CBET credit accumulation and transfer system.

Food Preparation Baking & Pastry Room Making Housekeeping Kitchen Hygiene

All 4 programmes are CDACC-accredited under the CBET framework. Intakes: January · May · September. Apply via KTVC Admission Portal or KUCCPS. Verify accreditation at portal.tvetcdacc.go.ke. Academic records via Intellimis Portal.

Career Prospects for Graduates

Kwale County's booming coastal tourism industry — anchored by Diani Beach, Shimba Hills and leading international resorts — creates exceptional employment opportunities for our graduates right on their doorstep.

Hotel Manager

Operations of hotels, lodges, beach resorts and boutique guesthouses

Chef / Cook

Meals in hotel kitchens, restaurants, resorts and catering companies

Front Office Agent

Hotel reception, guest check-in/out, reservations and guest services

F&B Supervisor

Food and beverage service in hotel restaurants, bars and banquets

Tour Guide / Agent

Lead tourist excursions, safaris and coastal resort packages

Own Your Business

Catering company, restaurant, guesthouse or event catering enterprise

Housekeeping Supervisor

Room cleanliness, laundry and accommodation standards in hotels

Events Coordinator

Weddings, conferences, corporate events and beach resort functions

Key Employers: Diani Beach Hotels & Resorts, Kenya Tourism Board, Kenya Wildlife Service, Airlines & Cruise Lines, Event Management Companies, County Government Catering Units, Schools & Hospitals, NGOs, Safari Lodges, International Hotel Chains.

Our Industry-Aligned, Practical Training Approach

Every Hospitality and Tourism trainee at KTVC learns through practical sessions in our training kitchen, restaurant service lab, model guest room, front office simulation area and bakery unit. Trainees work on live food preparation, restaurant service simulations, real guest room setups, reservations practice and event coordination exercises. Our strong industrial attachment and internship partnerships with leading coastal hotels, lodges and catering companies connect trainees directly with professional workplace standards. Situated in Kwale County — home to Diani Beach, our graduates enter an industry that is literally on their doorstep. This is hospitality training that serves the world.

Kinango Technical and
Vocational College

Mr Nathaniel Mwandisha — HOD & Head of Section

A Message from the Head of Department

Our Industry-Aligned, Practical Training Approach

Ready to Launch Your Hospitality & Tourism Career?