Kibondeni College of Catering and Accommodation is a private, NITA-accredited institution in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in hospitality and catering training. The college is a project of the Nurisha Trust (an offshoot of Kianda Foundation) and is specifically committed to the education and welfare of women in Kenya.  

📜 Key Highlights and History

• Focus: It aims to equip young women, particularly from low-income families, with the technical and human skills needed for a career in the hospitality industry, promoting self-reliance and professionalism.  

• Mission & Vision: Its mission is to provide women with all-round formation to be excellent professionals of high integrity in the service of society through hospitality. The vision is to be a center of excellence in hospitality training.  

• History: The college started in 1961 as an in-service catering training school, eventually developing into the present college. It was one of the first women's hospitality colleges established in Kenya.  

• Location: It is located on Kabarsiran Avenue, Off James Gichuru Road, Nairobi (in Dagoretti North Constituency).  

📚 Programs Offered

Kibondeni College offers various courses focused on practical, hands-on training, often including dual training in hotels:  

• NITA National Skills Certificate (NSC) Level IV (4 Terms): Comprehensive course covering Housekeeping, Food service, Laundry techniques, and Food production. Entry grade is KCSE mean grade D plain to A.  

• NITA National Skills Certificate (NSC) Level III (3 Terms): Focuses on Professional Housekeeping, Basic Culinary skills, Hotel service operations, and Laundry. Entry is KCPE or KCSE mean grade D– and above.  

• NITA Grade Test (3 Terms): Builds practical skills in Food production, Housekeeping, Laundry, and Food & Beverage Service. Open to those with KCPE or KCSE.  

• Housekeeping Cookery Course (H.C.C.) (3 Months): A short, practical program for fast-track skills in cooking basics, guest room care, laundry & service.  

The institution also emphasizes character training, etiquette, and personality development alongside technical skills.  

You can learn more about the institution in this video:

Kibondeni College - Empowering Women in Hospitality Industry - YouTube

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