Catering and accommodation is one of the best courses to pursue in Kenya. You can do the course at certificate or degree level.
Is catering and accommodation a marketable course in Kenya?
Yes. If you are planning to do the course, go ahead and pursue it. It’s one career that will not allow you be jobless. You can either employ yourself or get employed somewhere.
After graduation, you will not stay more than 6 months before getting something to do that generates income. This is a hot cake course.
Colleges offering catering and accommodation course in Kenya and admission requirements
The admission requirement for certificate is D- and above while for Diploma is D+ and above. But if you possess a KCSE grade, some colleges will admit you for a certificate course.
Machakos Institute of Technology— CRAFT CERTIFICATE IN CATERING AND ACCOMMODATION [KNEC]
Minimum qualifications are KCSE D or KCE Div. 3 or the equivalent
Technical University of Kenya— DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY (INSTITUTIONAL CATERING AND ACCOMMODATION MANAGEMENT)
KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) OR • KCSE Mean great of D(plain) with a craft certificate in related course areas.
Kenya Utalii college—Diploma and Certificate courses
Uwezo College— Diploma 1 In Catering And Accommodation
Entry Requirements: At least C- in KCSE
Nairobi Institute of Ecommerce— Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management
Entry Requirements: Grade: C- and Above
KIPS Technical College— CERTIFICATE IN HOSPITALITY & CATERING ( SUPERVISION )
Thika Institute of Business Studies— Certificate in Catering & Accommodation Management
Minimum Requirement: KCSE D
Embu College— Certificate in Catering & Accommodation
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS KCSE D
Meru University—Diploma in catering and accommodation
KCSE Mean Grade C-(Minus) or its equivalent. Or Competent at Level 5 in a related area.
Intake: January, May, September
Duration of Training: 2 Years(6 Semesters) Fees: Ksh.77000 Per academic year
Boma International Hospitality College—Diploma in catering and accommodation
There are many other colleges offering the course.
Salary of catering and accommodation in Kenya
When you employ yourself, you will make Ksh 3000 to Ksh15,000 per day from a single client. You will also start your own catering company and make over Ksh 100k monthly.
If you get a job in hotel or any hospitality business, your salary will be more than Ksh50,000 per month. You will also be getting tips and during weekends, you can look for side hustles.
