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Course Name : Bachelor Of Science (hospitality & Tourism Management)

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Tourism is an important sector in global economies; it enhances the economic growth of countries by creating jobs, acts as a source of foreign exchange and helps in developing regions. Global tourism experienced a 4% upturn in 2021, compared to 2020 (415 million versus 400 million). However, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) were still 72% below the pre-pandemic year of 2019, according to preliminary estimates by UNWTO. In Kenya, international tourist arrivals increased by 53.3 per cent to 870,465 in 2021 compared to 567,848 in 2020 with the sector showing recovery amid increased COVID-19 vaccinations across the globe.

The tourism industry is faced with a lot of challenges related to human resources, these include employee retention, human resource shortages, shortages of qualified managers and the expectations gap between education and industry. This programme is designed to address these gaps in human resources, by coming up with competitive graduates that will contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 4,  which addresses the need to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promotion of lifelong learning opportunities for all in relation to tourism development, and also the Kenya Vision 2030, which aims to contribute to the creation of a globally competitive and adaptive human resource base to meet the requirements of sustainable development in Kenya.

The program has Hospitality and Tourism options. The student will select their preferred track in the third year of Study.

Career prospects

The Hospitality and Tourism industry is one of the largest areas of employment globally and also in Kenya. Graduates will find opportunities in Food and beverage, Restaurant, Convention services, and travel and tourism management.

Why Hospitality and Tourism at Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST)?

MUST was established in pursuit of Kenya’s Vision 2030 goal of the intensified application of STI to raise productivity and efficiency levels across the three pillars, by committing more resources to scientific research, and technical capabilities of the workforce. This is to be realized by raising the quality of teaching mathematics, science and technology in schools, polytechnics and universities. Our overall aim is to produce a graduate who has hands-on, basic employability, and entrepreneurial skills. MUST provides a serene learning environment in the agriculture-rich area of Meru, modern learning facilities, and a dedicated faculty.

• Minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE).
• A minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects: English/ Kiswahili, Mathematics A/B, any GROUP II or any GROUP III and, a GROUP II or a GROUP III or any GROUP IV or any GROUP V.
• Candidates who are admitted under government sponsorship will have their admission cut-off points fixed by The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) for each admission year.

At least a two-year Diploma in hospitality, tourism or related areas, with a credit from a recognized institution. In addition, the candidate must have a minimum of C- (minus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

Any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution accredited by the Ministry of Education, the Commission of University Education and recognized by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority.

Other Admission Requirements

• Under the credit transfer system, admission will be given to a candidate student registered in a similar or related program from a university which is accredited by a relevant body. Admission will be subject to regulations on credit transfer for a particular program.

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Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Program Goal

This programme will offer specialized training in tourism and hospitality to produce equipped man power to manage tourism and hospitality on a global scale. It is designed to provide the needed professional training for rewarding careers in the Industry. The course focuses on the corporate and administrative side of the industry, operational competencies, event management, investment, market study and proficiency in working on and eventually operating a Hospitality and Tourism business. Students also gain exposure through practical training in top notch facilities, participate in varsity career seminars, class excursions and undertake industrial attachment.

Career Opportunities:

• Accommodation Manager
• Catering Manager
• Spa Manager
• Chefs and Head Cooks
• Event Manager
• Fast Food Restaurant Manager
• Hotel Manager
• Public House Manager
• Restaurant Manager
• Customer Service Manager

Programme Goals:

• To enable students to obtain a comprehensive knowledge and deep understanding of the field of Hospitality and Tourism Management;
• To prepare skilled managers for tourism and hospitality sectors for international standard;
• To develop students’ intellectual ability, executive personality and managerial skills through an appropriate and balanced general education along with theoretical and practical training;
• To prepare graduates to become globally competitive, professionally competent and socially responsible contributors to national development;
• To provide a steady stream of competent graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to occupy positions of management and administration in the Industry.

Duration of the programme This is a four-year full time programme of eight Trimesters.

Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+, and a minimum of a C (plain) in any three of the following;

• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Chemistry/Physical Sciences/Physics/Mathematics
• English/Kiswahili/Foreign Language or is a holder of diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate Or
• KACE Certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary Or
• A student registered in another University recognized by the University Senate may be allowed to transfer credit to the programme

Learning Outcomes

• Assess, develop and apply requisite competencies for Hospitality and Tourism management;
• Analyse, evaluate and solve managerial problems that utilize quantitative reasoning concepts, critical thinking in all sectors of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in a global, cultural and diverse society,
• Apply entrepreneurship skills in creating business opportunities in the hospitality and tourism sector;
• Explain and apply fundamental principles for performing effective;
• Verbal and written communication skills in a socially and culturally-diverse environment.

CURRICULUM SETUP FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT                                  YEAR 1  SEMESTER 1                              CORE UNITS   

• BCU 100    Communication Skills        
• BCU 101    Introduction To Computer Studies and Internet        
• BCU 102    Health And Wellness Management        
• BFR 101    Beginners French 1        
• BHM 112    Food Production Theory        
• BHM 113    Food Service Theory        
• BTM 111    Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management                       

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2                              CORE UNITS

• BFR 102    Beginners French 11        
• BHM 122    Food & Beverage Production Practice I        
• BHM 123    Food & Beverage Service Practice I        
• BHM 124    SERVICE QUALITY MANAGEMENT        
• BHM 125    FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS        
• BHM 126    FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENE        
• BTM 121    TOUR GUIDING TECHNIQUES      

                 YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1                              CORE UNITS

• BAC 111    Financial Accounting I        
• BFR 201    Intermediate French 1        
• BHM 211    Housekeeping and Laundry Operations        
• BHM 212    Food and Beverage Production practice II        
• BHM 213    Food and Beverage Service practice II        
• BTM 214    Tourism Geography                      

                 YEAR 2  SEMESTER 2                              CORE UNITS 

• BBM 121    Principles Of Management        
• BEC 111    Introduction to Microeconomics        
• BFN 121    Introduction To Financial Management        
• BFR 202    Intermediate French 11        
• BHTM 211 Computerized Reservation Systems        
• BHTM 212 Tourism Leisure And Recreation        
• BHTM 213 Industrial Attachment  

                    YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1                              CORE UNITS

• BFR 301    Advanced French 1        
• BHTM 301 Service Quality Management        
• BHTM 302 Housekeeping And Laundry Supervision        
• BHTM 303 Domestic And International Tourism        
• BHTM 306 Meetings, Incentives, Conferences And Exhibitions        
• BHTM 308 Food Hygiene And Nutrition        
• BHTM 307 Interior Design And Decor     

                 YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2                              CORE UNITS / COURSES   

• BHTM 309 Hospitality and Tourism Facility Management        
• BHTM 311 Food And Beverage Production Management Practice        
• BHTM 312 Sustainable Tourism        
• BHTM 313 Accommodation Operations Management        
• BHTM 314 Cultural And Heritage Tourism        
• BHTM 315 Rural And Urban Tourism        
• BHTM 316 Food Microbiology        
• MAT 214    Business Statistics I     

                 YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1                              CORE UNITS

• BCU 320    Research Methods        
• BFR 302    Advanced French 11        
• BHTM 400 Coastal And Marine Tourism        
• BHTM 401 Food And Beverage Service Management Practice        
• BHTM 402 Hospitality And Tourism Law        
• BHTM 405 Management Of Parks And Protected Areas        
• BHTM 408 Environmental Management For Hotels        
• BHTM 407 Laundry And Dry Cleaning Management        

                 YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2                              CORE UNITS  

• BBM 325    Strategic Management        
• BCU 401    Industrial Attachment        
• BHR 121    Human Resource Management        
• BHR 311    Organisational Behaviour        
• BHTM 409 Marketing For Hospitality And Tourism        
• BHTM 410 Tourism Policy Planning And Development        
• BHTM 416 Destination Management        
• BHTM 417 Banqueting And Seminars Management        
• HCB 406    Research Project       

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

I n tr o du ct ion

To - d a y , tou r ism is a n impo r t a nt s ec tor of the ec o no m y of vi r tu a l l y e v e r y c ount r y ar ound the wo r ld. As both a so c i a l ph e nom e non a nd d y n a mic e nt er p r is e , it c onn ec ts m a n y k e y and in th e ms e l ve s c ompl e x sph ere s of n a tion a l a nd int e r n a tion a l li fe , in c ludi n g : the ec ono m y , ec ol og y , c ultu r e (in both its m a t er i a l a nd no n - m a t e r i a l a sp ec ts), c ommuni ca t i on, e nt er t a inm e nt, soci e t y a t l a r g e , a nd the p oli t y ( a t both lo ca l - n a tio n a l a nd g e opoliti ca l l e v e l s ). The int erfa c e s th a t e nsue h a v e impo r t a nt im p li ca tions f o r , int e r ali a , i n t er p er son a l re l a tions, e m pl o y m e nt, s e lf - a nd c ultu ra l - id e nti t y , n a tion a l s ec u r i t y , int er n a tion a l re l a t i ons, e nt re p re n e u r i a l ac t ivi t y , l e isu re -c um - rec r ea tion, sust a in a ble d e v e lopm e nt a nd the g lob a l i z a tion p r o ce ss its e l f . I n a ll of this, l a n g u a g e , t ec hnolo g y , sound m a n a g e m e nt p r in c ipl e s, a nd a c l e a r u nd er st a ndi n g of und er l y i n g so c i a l p r o ce ss e s a s w e ll a s ho s t -c ount r i e s = histo r y a nd p re s e nt c i r c umst a n ce s p l a y pivot a l r o l e s. A univ er si t y - l e v e l p r o g r a mme is b e st suit e d to t ac kle th e se c ompl e x c h a ll e n g e s.

The B .A. (To u r ism) p r og r a mme is d e si gn e d w it h th e f o r e g oi ng i n mind . I t in c o r po ra t e s th e v ar i e d e l e m e nts of the tou r ism a nd t ra v e l indust r y .  Th i s Fac ul t y - b a s e d c u rr i c u l um a pp r o ac h e s the tou r ism indust r y f r om a mult i - dis c iplin a r y p er sp e c tiv e , the c ou r s e s b e i n g d er iv e d p r im ar i l y fr o m dis c iplin e s within S o c i a l S c i e n ce s a nd the Hum a n i ti e s. I t b l e nds th e o ry - o r i e nt e d c ou r s e s with p rac ti c e - o r i e nt e d on e s in o r d e r to e quip the g ra du a te with the to o ls to c on f id e nt l y n a v i g a te the in crea si n g l y sophisti ca t e d wo r ld of tou r ism a nd t r a v e l.

Positively impact the society by producing graduates with knowledge, competence and requisite skills needed to become responsible citizens and professionals in the tourism sector.

The course is designed to equip students with necessary skills, knowledge and experience in the tourism sector that will open their opportunities locally and globally.

The following objectives are achieved in pursuance of the course.

• To equip students with knowledge and skills to enable them take up leadership  functions  in  any  area  of Travel and Tourism business
• To Provide. Students with Comprehensive managerial Skills in the area of Travel and Tourism.
• To enable students develop critical thinking, research and writing skills to produce high quality graduates in the field.

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Tel: 020-4918229

6.0        Programme Structure and Duration

6.1     Full-time and part-time

6.1.1   B.A. Programme will run for a minimum of eight (8) semesters and maximum of 22 semesters from the date of registration

The minimum semester load shall be two course units and the maximum shall be seven course units.

6.1.3    Each course unit in the programme has a loading of 45 hours.

Mode of delivery

The programme is offered under two modules; full time and part time.  This will involve face to face and online lecture sessions, written instructional study materials and mediated technical learning materials.

A ca ndid a te must s a tis f y the p r e s cr ib e d Uni v e r si t y o f N a i r obi a nd Fa c ul t y o f A r ts re qui re m e nts. A c a ndid a t e sh a ll be a llow e d to re g i s t e r on l y i n thos e c ou r s e u nit s a n d th e i r c ombin a tions a p p r ov e d by the F ac ul t y . A ny modi f i ca tio n o f su c h c ombin a tion ( s ) sh a l l b e a llow e d on l y af t e r obt a i n ing a pp r ov a l o f the D e a n, p r ovid e d s u c h modi f i ca t ion is done within the f i r st two w ee ks of the s e m e st er . A ca ndi d a te must a lso s a tis f y r e qu i re m e nts of the d e p ar tm e nt(s) in whi c h h e /she wish e s to re g ist e r . Continuing stud e nts m ust re g ist e r f or c ou r s e units b ef o r e the e nd of the p re c e di n g s e m e st er .

Co ur se St r u c tur e a n d D u r a t ion

Schedule of intakes

Programme intake is once every year in September with the course duration taking Four Academic Years.

(i)         S tud e nts m a y re g ist e r f o r c ou r s e s in To u r ism a s e ith e r a M a jor o r a Mino r .

Those wishing to g r a du a t e with a B .A. (Tou r ism) d e g re e mus t in c lud e a l a n gu a g e D e p ar tm e nt or P r o g ra m m e (su c h a s S w a hili, En g lish, Fre n c h , A ra bi c o r G e r m a n ) a mong the th re e D e p ar tm e nts/ P r o g r a mm e s in whi c h th e y r e g ist e r i n L e v e l I . The Fac ul t y B o ar d sh a ll fr om time to t i me id e nti f y t h e sp ec i f ic l a n g u a g e c ou r se c od e s a nd titl e s whi c h stud e nts m a y t a k e .

(ii)       As p e r Common Fac ul t y of A r ts R e g ul a tions, on l y stud e nts who c hoose D e g r e e Option 2, a nd th eref o r e t a ke a t l ea st 32 a pp r ov e d c ou r se units in the Tou r ism p r og ra mm e , m a y g r a d u a te with a B .A. (Tou r i sm) d e g r ee . S tud e nts who su cce ss f ul l y t a k e Tou r i s m a s a Minor in c ombin a tion with units in oth e r d e g re e p r og ra mm e s of the Fac u lt y of A r ts sh a ll be a w a r d e d the st a nd a r d B .A. d e g r e e , a nd th e ir t ra ns c r ipts will d e t a il a ll units t a k e n a nd g r a d e s obt a in e d.

(iii)      S tud e nts re g ist ere d f o r L e v e l I Tou r ism c ou r s e s sh a ll in a ddition be re qui re d to t a ke f our units in eac h of a n y two D e p ar tm e nts/ Pr o g r a mm e s within the Fa c ul t y of         A r ts.    F or   t h ose   t a king   the   D e g r e e   Option   2,   one   of   th e se D e p ar tm e nts/ P r o g ra mm e s must be S w a hili, E n g lish, F r e n c h, A ra bic or G e r m a n, or a n y oth e r und e r g r a du a t e - l e v e l l a n g u a ge D e p ar tm e nt/ P r o g r a mme a pp r ov e d b y S e n a t e .

Career prospects /opportunities

In the tourism sector there are numerous career opportunities that   range from engagement with government ministries and agencies, managing and running tour companies, engagement with multinational organizations in the tourism industry and  NGO’s ,running of community owned wildlife conservancies and eco-lodges and operating consultancy firms that support the tourism sector.#

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Admission requirements.

Diploma from accredited tertiary institution with a minimum aggregate grade at pass level

• ‘A’ Level with two Principal passes and a subsidiary.
• Any other qualification approved by university senate.

Duration of study

The degree courses of study shall be for a four academic year duration. Each Year is divided into 2 semesters.

Academic calendar

The academic calendar is divided into two semesters namely:

September – December , January – April  

Direct Entry

KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum mean grade of C+. In addition, Applicants are expected to have obtained at least a grade C (C Plain) in each of the following cluster of subjects in KCSE examinations:

Cluster Subjects

Group I: English, Kiswahili, Mathematics

Group II: Biology, Physics, Chemistry

Group III: History and Government, Geography, Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education, Hindu Religious Education

Group IV: Home Science, Art and Design, Agriculture, Aviation Technology, Computer Studies

Group V: French, German, Arabic, Music, Business Studies

ii) KACE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of the principal passes and O level Credit in Geography/ History and English.

iii) Diploma in relevant disciplines in the field of hospitality and tourism from an institution recognized by the University Senate with a minimum of pass.

Entry via Pre-university Program

i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a mean aggregate of C (plain) with C (plain) in any three of the cluster subjects stated above.

Courses/ Units distribution Bachelor of science in Tourism Management

How to apply.

Fill in application form that can be obtained from the university website. For undergraduate courses Ksh.1500 is paid to university account and then download the admission documents from the university website, fill the documents, and submit the documents on the registration day.

Documents not submitted through the online method can be mailed to:

REGISTRAR, ACADEMICS AND STUDENT AFFAIRS P.O. BOX 75-10200 MURANGA, TEL: 0705 939269 Email: [email protected] OR [email protected]

Other Course Details

Mode of study The degree programs will be offered on a full-time basis at Murang’a University of Technology and through online learning.

Graduation requirements The students will graduate after passing all the units of study, attachment and payment of the graduation fees.

Classification of degree Bachelor’s degree.

Fees Fees is paid as per MUT fee payment policy which can be accessed through university website at the admissions section under fee structures www.mut.ac.ke

For Government sponsored students (first years) Bachelor of science in Hospitality, Tourism and Travel and tours tuition fees = 37,460 per academic year + 13,770 for industrial attachment.

For Government sponsored students (2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th years) Bachelor of science in Hospitality, Tourism and Travel and tours tuition fees = 34,460 per academic year + 6750 for industrial attachment.

For self-sponsored students (First Years) Bachelor of science in Hospitality, Tourism and Travel and tours tuition fees = 139,960 per academic year + 6750 for industrial attachment.

For self-sponsored students (2 nd 3 rd and 4 th Year) Bachelor of science in Hospitality, Tourism and Travel and tours tuition fees = 138,460 per academic year.

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BSc in Tourism Management

The Tourism Management programme equips the students with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitude needed to transform the challenges of the 21st century into business opportunities and socially responsible enterprises in the field of tours, travel and tourism.

The BTM curriculum, which is a combination of theory and field work, is unique to Strathmore as it provides the students with the necessary competence in tourism product development and destination management, tourism policy and planning, wildlife management, ecotourism and sustainable tourism, among others.

Career options range from tourism policy and planning in tourism agencies, running a tour and travel company, working in NGO’s and international organizations, setting up wildlife conservancy and eco-lodges, or venturing into business start-up of developing tourist destinations that abound in Kenya and in neighboring countries.

All students are required to take the compulsory humanity units that include philosophy, ethics, communication skills and foreign languages, which enable the students to attain a holistic development.

Both hospitality and tourism students do the common units together such as management subjects, accounting, economics, marketing, business management and entrepreneurship, statistics and research methods. All students are required to submit a research project in any area related to hospitality and tourism as a final requirement to attaining the degree.

The tourism students undertake field work and educational trips, either day trips or overnight to tourist destination areas as part of the taught units, accompanied by competent lecturers.

Tourism Management (BTM) has the following core subjects of specialization:

• Wildlife Tourism I and II
• Travel and Tourism Industry Operations
• Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Environmental Management
• East African Societies
• Tourism Resources in East Africa
• Travel and Tourism Automation
• Sports and Recreational Tourism
• Cultural and Rural Tourism
• Travel Agency Management
• Destination Management
• Media Relations for Tourism
• Travel and Tourism Management Issues
• Tourism Policy Planning
• International Tourism

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School of Tourism

At Amboseli Institute, we understand the transformative power of travel and the significance of the tourism industry in Kenya and worldwide. Our School of Tourism is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required for success in this dynamic and ever-evolving sector.

Curriculum Tailored to Industry Needs

Our programs are carefully curated to align with the evolving needs of the tourism industry. From basic operations to advanced management, we cover a spectrum of aspects, including wildlife conservation, cultural heritage, and more. Special attention is paid to practical training and in-service experience, ensuring that graduates are ready for the industry from day one.

Why Join Amboseli Institute’s School of Tourism?

Diverse Opportunities : Our School of Tourism opens the doors to a wide array of opportunities in the travel and tourism industry, whether you aspire to work in worldwide tourism destinations, wildlife conservation, cultural heritage centers, or other exciting sectors.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum : Our programs are meticulously designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the tourism industry. You’ll gain not just theoretical knowledge but practical skills that make you job-ready from day one.

Progressive Learning : With a clear progression from craft-level to diploma programs, you can choose the educational path that aligns with your qualifications and career goals.

Flexible Admission : We value inclusivity and offer flexible admission criteria, allowing a diverse range of students, including recent high school graduates and working professionals, to join our programs.

Recognized Diplomas : Graduates can seamlessly transfer credits to universities recognizing our diplomas, providing a pathway for further education.

Embracing Technology : Our institution is committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring that you are prepared for the digital landscape of the travel and tourism industry.

Vibrant Student Life : Beyond academics, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in a dynamic campus life with a rich tapestry of cultural events, sports, and clubs.

Support Services : We offer vital support services, including academic advising, counseling, and career guidance, to help you excel both academically and personally.

Promising Placements : Our strong industry linkages enable our graduates to secure placements in renowned businesses and brands, jumpstarting their careers in Kenya and beyond.

A World of Possibilities : Join Amboseli Institute’s School of Tourism for a journey of education, exploration, and limitless opportunities in the exciting and ever-expanding world of travel and tourism.

Our Courses

Diploma in tour guiding & administration, diploma in sustainable wildlife management, diploma in tourism & business studies, certificate in sustainable wildlife management, certificate in tour & travel management, certificate in tour & driver guide.

How to Apply

Applying to Amboseli Institute's School of Tourism is easy and free. Simply visit our official website and access the online application form. We welcome a diverse range of students, and our flexible admission criteria make it accessible to all. Join us to embark on an exciting journey in the tourism industry.

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Hospitality and Tourism programmes were started in 2004 under the department of Business Management. Due to the tremendous growth in the number of students, facilities and high demand of training qualified personnel, in January 2016, the School of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management was established with two departments i.e. Department of Hospitality Management and Department of Travel and Tourism Management. The school is currently offering nine programmes and soon to mount more programmes

The school was established to enable the creation of fields that would specifically and adequately deal with the challenges in the hospitality and tourism sector as per the Kenya vision 2030

The school is also one of the most prestigious and unique schools in the university. It is housed within the student center complex and has ultra-modern facility which comprises of: Two Training Restaurants, Two Demonstration Kitchens, Ten Training Guest Rooms, a fully furnished Guest House, and a fully equipped state of the art laundry, a Tourism Gallery, a Conference Room, Classrooms and Offices. Students are offered compulsory attachments/internship sourced and placed by the various departments from the industry

Students from the school also benefits from the European Union grants which sponsor two students every year to study in Poland at Vincent Pol University for a period of five months on a fully sponsored Erasmus+ programme. As a school we are committed to deliver quality training to our clientele

VISION To be a practically oriented school in the transition of knowledge-based and service-oriented training for hospitality and tourism sector both locally and internationally

MISSION To enhance development of human resource in the hospitality and tourism sector in the provision of quality education training, innovation and research DEPARTMENTS The school has two departments:

• Department of Hospitality Management.
• Department of Travel and Tourism Management.

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The Department of Hospitality and Tourism is fully committed towards promoting professionalism, creativity, skills and productivity in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.

Guided by qualified teaching staff, a reliable curriculum and efficient resources, this course offers the best experience to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.

This department offers the students with the expertise, and skills to management, marketing and operation positions required in this dynamic and rampantly growing service sector. We also offer exemplary equipment facilities that provide the students with a hands-on approach to what their career path offers in the job market. This also aids the students in identifying the area they are best suited for in this broad field of study.

After successful completion in the programs offered in this department, graduates can venture into the broad area of Hospitality and Tourism.

The following are some of the places that offer career opportunities in this field of study:

• Restaurants • Convention Centers • Government Food Services • Casinos • Tour Operators • Travel Agencies • Entrepreneurship • Resorts • Hospitals • Hotels

The following are some job titles the graduates can acquire in the field of careers:

• Chefs and Head Cooks • Tour Guide • Amusement and Recreation Attendant • Concierges • Café and Restaurant Manager • Event Organizers • Licensed Club Managers • Tourism and Travel Advisers • Cruise Line Representatives • Baristas

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Dr. Muchai Peter, M

– Ph.D, (Hospitality Management), Maseno University, Kenya – MBA, Human Resource Management, University of Nairobi, Kenya – B.Sc, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Kenyatta University, Kenya

Duncan Mutinda Muloma

M.Sc., Hospitality and Tourism, Kenyatta University, Nairobi – ongoing B.Sc., Tourism Management, Kenyatta University, Nairobi DTM.,Tourism Management, Mombasa Technical Training Institute, Mombasa

Jimmy .A.M. Nyange

M.Sc, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Kenyatta University – Ongoing B.Sc, Hospitality Management, Florida International University, Miami – USA Diploma, Hotel Management, Kenya Utalii College – Nairobi

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Kenya’s wildlife conservancies make old men rich, while making women and young people poorer

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Joseph Ogutu is affiliated with two networks devoted to the conservation of the Mara-Serengeti, namely the One Mara Research Hub and the Serengeti-Mara Conservation Society. He has receivesd funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 641918 through the AfricanBioServices project. He has also been supported by grants from the German Research Foundation (DFG), the latest being Grant # 257734638. As part of the One Mara Research Hub, he has contributed to research funded by NORAD through the Mara Base Camp Explorer that resulted in the two reports: (1) Reversing the disintegration of the Mara Ecosystem: a feasibility study-- https://onemararesearchhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/NORAD-Report.pdf , and (2) Balancing Biodiversity Conservation and Socio-Economic Development in Human-Dominated Ecosystems: Lessons and In-sights from The Masai Mara, Kenya

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Kenya once had an exceptional abundance and diversity of wildlife. But as the country’s population boomed, wildlife lost space to people, buildings, roads and agriculture.

Since 1948, Kenya’s population has surged by 780% , from 5.4 million people to 47.6 million people in 2019. This was accompanied by a 70% drop in wildlife numbers, between 1977 and 2013.

This massive loss of wildlife and their habitats severely threatens Kenya’s lucrative tourism industry and the livelihoods of rural communities. Kenya earned about US$1.8 billion from tourism in 2022. It’s pivotal to the economy, contributing 10.4% to the national GDP and accounting for 5.5% of formal employment. So, Kenya stands to lose immensely if wildlife numbers continue to diminish at such alarming rates.

Most ( about 65% ) of all wildlife coexists with humans and livestock on private land. A meagre 35% of all wildlife exists in state-protected areas, which cover merely 8% (47,772km²) of Kenya. Some of these are too small and inadequately located to support most wildlife species year-round.

Kenya’s conservationists face a monumental task: how to conserve a public good on privately owned lands.

All wildlife in Kenya is owned by the state. This has meant that people who lived with wildlife on their land could not benefit from it and didn’t have an incentive to protect it. This dates back to laws , created in the 1970s, which banned hunting and ended the trade in wildlife and wildlife products.

By contrast, in some southern African countries, wildlife numbers are improving . This is partly attributed to policies in which wildlife conservation was entrusted to private landholders and communities. Landholders could get value from wildlife, for instance through farming, hunting or live sales.

One response to these challenges was the emergence in Kenya, around 2003-2004, of wildlife conservancies. These are areas of privately, group or communally owned land, leased for the conservation of wildlife and their habitats. In Kenya, these leases can be for as long as 25 years.

But conservancies face their own challenges. Particularly because of how land is owned and who participates in the model.

Our study in Kenya’s Mara ecosystem reveals that land-rich older men reap the biggest rewards, often at the expense of women, young people and the landless poor.

This trend underlines a challenge in conservation efforts: balancing the interests of wildlife preservation with the rights and well-being of local communities who have been the custodians of these lands for generations.

Skewed benefits

Conservancies have increased the land available for conservation in Kenya. They started in the Mara ecosystem (southern Kenya) around 2004-2005. By June 2023, 206 conservancies covered 17.3% of Kenya’s land area and directly supported over 700,000 households.

Conservancies have given private landowners and communities a chance to generate revenue through wildlife conservation. In some models, private landowners lease their land to investors in tourism. In other models, landowners manage wildlife and tourism enterprises themselves.

But they are creating a skewed, unequal benefit to communities, as we found in our study. We identified four main reasons for this.

First, to participate in conservancies, one must own land. But land ownership is heavily skewed in favour of powerful and rich older men. This is due to historical inequities associated with corrupt land subdivision. Women, having less access to land ownership in this highly patriarchal society, are largely excluded. The mainly landless youth are similarly excluded. Therefore, households that participate in conservancies get higher incomes due to the history of land tenure.

Second, there’s a growing interest among local Kenyan and international elites in acquiring land to establish private conservancies. This trend almost invariably results in the displacement and disconnection of communities.

Third, though 80% of households in the Mara own land, participation in conservancies is determined by the amount and location of land. Proximity to tourist attractions matters. For instance, households closer to the Maasai Mara National Reserve and with larger landholdings are more likely to participate in conservancies. This means it’s usually strategically located, land-rich households that are likely to benefit.

Fourth, wealth will be concentrated in the hands of a few. Poorer households can’t participate due to land ownership requirements, leading to wealth concentration among a few already land rich community members. This is compounded by the direct payments made to landowners.

Rethinking conservancies

To ensure that conservation strategies promote equitable benefits across communities, the conservancy model needs a rethink.

Being inclusive is critical to counter the historical exclusion that has marginalised communities and relegated their indigenous knowledge and experience with wildlife to the brink of oblivion.

In addition, something that our study highlighted, inclusive projects will enhance conservation in conservancies. There is a positive correlation between conservation income and support for conservation.

Failing to be inclusive risks perpetuating the exclusion of the landless poor from conservation efforts. This undermines the objectives and successes of conservancies. It rewards perpetrators and beneficiaries of a corrupt land privatisation and subdivision process. Our study found that it also embeds lasting resentment and antipathy towards conservation in their collective psyche, alienating them from these initiatives.

Such antipathy can intensify if conservancy members invest their conservation income in purchasing more livestock which they then graze on the lands belonging to the excluded conservancy non-members because grazing in conservancies is controlled. This breeds conflict. It also fuels the spread of fences to exclude unwanted livestock and wildlife.

Conservation initiatives must be inclusive and equitable, and consider the dynamic changes in land tenure and use and local population growth. Conservancy planners and government actors should take these actions into consideration:

Incentives that increase economic returns from wildlife, like trading in beef that’s been farmed alongside wildlife, should be promoted.

The privatisation and subdivision of community land prior to forming conservancies (as commonly happens) should be prevented. This is when powerful elites can corruptly allocate themselves large chunks of community land.

Conservancies should promote and protect community land and user rights and restore land back to the community where this has been irregularly acquired.

Landless pastoral people should be compensated for land loss to conservancies and to the land-rich, older men who have acquired their land corruptly.

There must be communication and engagement with local communities, including women and the landless poor. They have valuable knowledge which should be used and their voices must be empowered.

Conservancies must promote conservation-compatible projects that also aim to empower women, the youth and landless poor. Successful and sustainable wildlife conservation is more likely to be achieved when it is part of an integrated development that addresses the socio-economic needs of local communities.

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