Choosing a Hospitality College in Kenya? Ask About Hotel Attachment
What does a hotel manager look for when hiring a young graduate?
A certificate matters. But managers also want to know: has she worked a real shift? Can she keep standards when the restaurant is full? Will she show up, follow instructions and stay calm with guests?
Those answers don’t come from a classroom alone. They come from time inside a working hotel. That’s why, at Tewa Training Centre, hotel attachment isn’t an extra. It’s built into how we train.
Tewa Training Centre is a vocational training center for young women in Kilifi County, Kenya, preparing them for hospitality and tourism jobs in hotels, lodges and resorts.
The skills you can’t learn from a textbook
Some parts of hospitality can only be learned on the job: reading a guest’s mood, working as part of a team on a busy shift, and meeting a hotel’s standards every time, not just once.
This term, Tewa students are building those skills across Kenya:
Voi Wildlife Lodge: eight students in Housekeeping, Food Production and Food & Beverage Service
Voi Safari Lodge: two students in Food & Beverage Service
Amanda Resort, Kakamega: Food Service student Stacy Ingasiani, in Food & Beverage
What hotel managers say
On 28 October 2026, our Principal, Madam Dorothy, and Food Production Trainer Ms Kibe visited both Voi lodges.
Managers described our students as disciplined, hardworking and committed to high standards, and said their work reflects well on their training at Tewa.
In Kakamega, Stacy’s supervisors said she is working well and making good progress.
Dual training: where Kenya’s hospitality training is heading
This approach is known as dual training. In 2025, Kenya’s Ministry of Education adopted a National Dual Training Policy, in which learners split their time between classrooms and workplaces, and employers help shape and assess training. As the Education Cabinet Secretary put it, industry partners are “co-architects” of skills training.
At Tewa, students learn theory and practical skills at our centre, then spend three
months on dual training in a partner hotel or lodge placed by Tewa. Each partnership is formalised with a memorandum of understanding (MOU), so expectations are clear for everyone.
We believe this is how Kenya builds a hospitality workforce ready for the job from day one: the industry and training institutions working together.
Vocational training for young women in Kilifi
Tewa Training Centre trains young women in Kilifi County, on the Kenyan coast north of Mombasa, for careers in hospitality. Our NITA courses combine training at Tewa with three months of dual training in partner hotels and lodges, preparing students for jobs in the coast’s tourism industry and beyond.
For parents and guardians: what to ask any hospitality college
If your daughter is considering a career in hospitality, these questions will help you choose well:
Do students go on hotel attachment, and for how long? Tewa’s NITA students spend three months on dual training in a partner hotel or lodge.
Who finds the placement? Tewa places students with partner hotels.
Is there a formal agreement with the hotel? Tewa signs an MOU with each partner.
Does the college check on students during attachment? Tewa staff visit students at their placements and meet their supervisors.
What qualification will she receive? Tewa’s courses are examined by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Want to hear from past students? Read Malkia and Jennifer’s story and Grace’s journey.
Train at Tewa
See our current courses and apply online at tewa.ac.ke/programs, or visit us on campus in Kuruwitu.
📧 info@tewa.ac.ke | 📞 +254 719 330008
A thank you to our partners
Under dual training, hotels aren’t just hosts. They’re partners in shaping the next generation of hospitality professionals. Thank you to Voi Wildlife Lodge, Voi Safari Lodge, Amanda Resort and all our partner hotels.
Hotels and lodges: interested in hosting Tewa students? We’ll set up a simple MOU so expectations are clear. Contact us at info@tewa.ac.ke.
Supporters: help a young woman complete her training at nurishatrust.org/donate.
Frequently asked questions
What is hotel attachment? Practical training in a working hotel or lodge as part of a hospitality course.
How long is dual training at Tewa? Tewa’s NITA students spend three months on dual training in a partner hotel or lodge.
Is my daughter supervised during attachment? Yes. Hotel supervisors oversee her daily work, and Tewa staff visit students at their placements to check on their progress.
Does Tewa have agreements with partner hotels? Yes. Tewa signs an MOU with each partner.
What is dual training? An approach where learners split their time between the classroom and the workplace. Kenya adopted a National Dual Training Policy in 2025.
Where can young women find vocational training in Kilifi? Tewa Training Centre in Kilifi County offers NITA hospitality courses for young women, with three months of dual training in partner hotels.
Where can I study hospitality for tourism jobs in Kenya? At Tewa Training Centre, students train for NITA qualifications and gain experience in lodges and resorts, including Voi Wildlife Lodge, Voi Safari Lodge and Amanda Resort.
Is Tewa near Mombasa? Yes. Tewa Training Centre is in Kilifi County, on the coast north of Mombasa.
How do I apply to Tewa Training Centre? Apply online at tewa.ac.ke/programs or visit the campus.
Contact info@tewa.ac.ke or +254 719 330008.
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