History Of Kenya Utalii College | About Kenya Utalii College and when it was established. Information concerning the establishment of Kenya Utalii College.
Kenya Utalii College (KUC) is a leading African hospitality and tourism training institution. Established 47 years ago the College has trained over 60,000 graduates from around the world who continue to serve in the local and international hospitality and tourism industry. The College opened its doors in 1975 and was established under the Hotels and Restaurants Act, (Cap. 494, Laws of Kenya) which has since been replaced by the Tourism Act, 2011.
In December, 2013 the College produced the best student in Kenya in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) – Travel and Tourism Consultant – examinations. In March, 2014 the institution also produced Kenya’s best student in the IATA Airline Cabin Crew Course. Moreover the College, in February, 2015, represented the country in the Young Chef Olympiad in Kolkota, India and emerged fourth.
The competition had participation from over 15 countries around the world. The College, which was Kenya’s only representative in the competition, had a student (Mr. Ian Iganze), as the delegate and Food Production Lecturer (Chef Jafred Kipande) accompanying him in the three-day activity that was held between Monday, 26th and Saturday, 31st January, 2015. The institution maintained the same position in the competition last year. The College was represented by Food Production student; Ms. Catherine Wanjiku Waruingi, who was accompanied by Chef Elolia Kitum. The competition attracted student chefs from 51 countries across the world. The event was held between Tuesday 26th January and Monday 1st February, 2016.
