The Department of Hospitality at Nyamira National Polytechnic equips trainees with practical and professional skills in
Food and Beverage Management, Food Production and Cookery, and Catering
and Accommodation Operations across Levels 3 to 6, preparing them for successful careers in the hospitality industry.
Welcome to the Department of Hospitality at The Nyamira National Polytechnic.
Our department is dedicated to providing high-quality,
hands-on training in food and beverage management, food production and cookery,
and catering and accommodation operations.
We offer a dynamic learning environment where trainees gain practical experience in modern kitchens,
dining facilities, and accommodation setups, guided by experienced instructors.
Our goal is to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and professionalism required to excel in the vibrant hospitality industry.
Whether your passion is culinary arts, hotel management, or catering services,
the Department of Hospitality will prepare you for rewarding career opportunities both
locally and internationally. Join us and take the first step toward becoming a skilled hospitality professional.
Head of Department • Hospitality
Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission
To provide holistic, high-quality, and relevant hospitality training that fosters
practical skills, innovation, and research, preparing trainees for sustainable careers in the hospitality industry.
Our Vision
To be a center of excellence in hospitality training, research,
and innovation, recognized locally and internationally for producing skilled and professional hospitality experts.
equips learners with the skills to prepare food, including starters and accompaniments, main meals, and desserts.
Cookery
Food Production Cookery Level 4
Min Entry Requirement: KCSE E • Duration: 6 Months • Mode: Modular
Prepares trainees to plan, prepare, and present starters, main meals, desserts, bakery products, specialty dishes,
and pastries, equipping them with practical culinary skills for professional kitchens.
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Cookery
Accommodation Operations Level 4
Min Entry Requirement: KCSE E • Duration: 6 Months • Mode: Modular
Prepares trainees to work as guest house attendants. Trainees gain skills in
front office operations, housekeeping, laundry services, and interior housekeeping decorations.
Accommodation
Food and Beverage Operations Level 5
Min Entry Requirement: KCSE D Plain • Duration: 1 Year 3 Months • Mode: Modular
Prepares trainees to manage food and beverage production and service, including preparing starters, main meals, desserts, pastries, specialty dishes, mocktails and cocktails.
Trainees also learn food and beverage service, costing and control, bar operations, and banquet and event management.
Beverage Operations
Catering and Accommodation Operations Level 5
Min Entry Requirement: KCSE D Plain • Duration: 1 Year • Mode: Modular
Prepares trainees to operate effectively in the catering and accommodation sector. Trainees gain skills in food preparation
and service, bar operations, specialty dishes, front office, housekeeping, laundry, and cost and control of food and beverages.
Catering/Accommodations
Food and Beverage Management Level 6
Min Entry Requirement: KCSE C Minus • Duration: 1 Year 9 Months • Mode: Modular
Prepares trainees to manage food and beverage operations, including preparing starters, main meals, desserts, pastries,
specialty dishes, mocktails and cocktails.
Trainees also gain skills in food and beverage service, costing and control, bar operations, and managing banquets and events.
Mechanical Plant
Catering and Accommodation Management Level 6
Min Entry Requirement: KCSE C Minus • Duration: 1 Year 6 Months • Mode: Modular
Prepares trainees to manage catering and accommodation operations in the hospitality industry. Trainees gain skills in food preparation, service, bar operations, front office, housekeeping,
laundry, cost control, accounting, marketing, banquets and events, and overall management of catering and accommodation services.
Modern kitchens, fully equipped dining areas, and functional accommodation facilities provide practical experience.
Industry-Relevant Skills
Trainees learn food preparation, beverage service, bar keeping, specialty dishes,
guest services, housekeeping, laundry management, and event execution
Entrepreneurship Focus
Trainees acquire business and management skills to start their own ventures in hospitality and catering.
Modularized Courses
All our courses are modularized in the Department
Join Our Department
The Department of Hospitality at Nyamira National Polytechnic equips trainees with practical skills in food production, food and beverage operations, and catering and accommodation management. With modern kitchens, dining facilities, and accommodation training areas, along with
experienced trainers, trainees are prepared for success in the hospitality, catering, and hotel management sectors.
NNP JITUME COMMITTEE invites all youth to take part in ongoing Digital Empowerment Trainings at the JITUME Lab, offered in partnership with eMobilis.
The program covers Digital and Online Work, Building a Digital Profile, Online Safety and Data Protection, Soft Skills, and Data Analysis, followed by 4 weeks of virtual mentorship.
Registration is continuous, and interested youths are encouraged to fill out this
Google Form.
Once registered, we will organize the next training session for you to gain valuable digital skills and tap into online income opportunities..
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JANUARY 2026 INTAKE ONGOING
The Department of Hospitality at The Nyamira National Polytechnic invites applications for the January 2026 intake in Food Production, Food and Beverage Operations, Catering and Accommodation Management, and Accommodation Operations from Level 3 to Level 6. With hands-on training in our modern kitchens, dining facilities, and accommodation training areas, guided by experienced instructors, you will
gain the practical and professional skills needed for successful careers in the hospitality, catering, and hotel management sectors.
Join Us TODAY!
ONLINE TRAINEE PORTAL REPORTING
All trainees are reminded that the reporting date for the September 2025 term is 9th September 2025. Reporting will be done online via the trainee portal, so ensure your portal account is active and
updated before the reporting date to avoid any delays in registration and class access.
