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HOSPITALITY AND INSTITUTION MANAGEMENT

Evelyn Rotich

Head of Department: Evelyn Rotich

Department of Hospitality and Institutional Management

Welcome to the Department of Hospitality and Institutional Management at The Eldoret National Polytechnic (TENP). We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of gradual growth, ensuring every trainee develops at a pace that guarantees mastery. At TENP, we strongly believe this is a place where competence leads to confidence. Our department offers highly practical, modular Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) courses. To ensure our graduates are fully prepared for the modern workforce, all our programs are strictly aligned with industry Occupational Standards (OS).

The courses offered in the department include:
Level 6 (Diploma) : Food and Beverage Management, Catering and Accommodation Management, Tour and Travel Management, Fashion Design
Level 5 (Certificate) : Food and Beverage Operations, Catering and Accommodation Operations, Tour Guiding, Fashion Design


Our Department Strengths
• Experts: You will be guided by competent trainers who bring rich industry experience into the training environment.
• Fully Equipped Workshops: We boast fully equipped workshops tailored for practical training in Food & Beverage, Catering, Accommodation, and Fashion Design.
• A Culture of Excellence: Our trainees actively participate in TVET Fairs up to the national level, consistently showcasing innovations and competing in rigorous skills competitions. We are also proud participants in World Skills competitions, where our students have notably won Medals, and in the Ladha za Africa Competition, a global competition.
• Strategic Partnerships: Through our active sponsorship partnership with the Tourism Levy Fund, we support trainees with vital upskilling opportunities, specifically targeting Level 3 and Level 4 courses.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Courses
Are you already skilled but lack the formal certification? We offer specialized courses under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program, some of which are supported by the Tourism Levy Fund. Please note: Information and registration for these RPL courses are found within the RPL Coordinator's office. The RPL courses offered under our department include: Accommodation Operations, Baking, Bartending, Fashion Design, Food and Beverage Production (Cookery), Food and Beverage Service (Waiter), Barista Skills ,Mixology

Whether you're starting your journey or formalizing skills you already have, the Department of Hospitality and Institutional Management at TENP is ready to welcome you. Come grow with us, from competence to confidence.

Staff Members

  • Peninah Ogutu D.P Academics
  • Evelyn Rotich Trainer, H.O.D
  • Naum Bett Trainer, D/HOD / ILO Representative
  • Catherine Kimutai Trainer, Management Representative
  • Augustine Bett Trainer, Course Coordinator - F&B Production / Exam Officer
  • Dicoster Too Trainer, Course Coordinator - Fashion Design
  • Janet Chepkonga Trainer, Course Coordinator - F&B Service & Sales / IQA Representative
  • Nancy Biegon Trainer, Course Coordinator - Tourism
  • Victrine Ngotie Trainer, Course Coordinator - Housekeeping & Accommodation / Dept. RPL Champion
  • Sheri Christable Trainer, Deputy Dean - Town Campus
  • Rael Kibet Trainer, Guidance & Counselling Representative
  • Mildred Limo Trainer, WITED & ODEL Representative
  • Albert Odula Trainer, RPL Coordinator
  • Alice Musavi Trainer
  • Anne Jemutai Trainer
  • Bryan Ndale Trainer
  • Caroline Torotich Trainer
  • Charlotte Chepkoech Trainer
  • Dismas Kibet Trainer, POE Manager
  • Dorcas Bochaberi Trainer
  • Eddah Tallam Trainer
  • Elisha Toromo Trainer
  • Esther Cherop Trainer
  • Florence Okaka Trainer
  • Hyline Mokano Trainer
  • Immaculate Onyait Trainer, Innovations & Skills Representative
  • Irene Keter Trainer
  • Janet Cheruiyot Trainer
  • Joyce Serem Trainer
  • Kevin Otieno Trainer
  • Lorna Sang Trainer
  • Mercy Chelangat Trainer
  • Nancy Cheruiyot Trainer
  • Nancy Seii Trainer
  • Peninah Ngeno Trainer
  • Phoebe Ngeno Trainer
  • Rutto Sitienei Trainer
  • Shem Asuga Trainer
  • Stella Jerono Trainer
  • Stephanie Otieno Trainer
  • Diana Kurgat Technician - Food & Beverage Production
  • Eunice Sum Head of Section
  • Fridah Barkoton Technician - Food and Beverage Service
  • Protus Ambani Technician - Fashion Design
  • Teresa Buchunju Technician - Catering & Accommodation

Courses Offered

Level 6
Catering and Accommodation Management
Admission Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- and Above, OR a Pass in Level 5 Apply Now
Fashion Design
Admission Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- and Above, OR a Pass in Level 5 Apply Now
Food and Beverage Management
Admission Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- and Above, OR a Pass in Level 5 Apply Now
Tour and Travel Management
Admission Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- and Above, OR a Pass in Level 5 Apply Now
Level 5
Catering and Accommodation Operations
Admission Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) and Above, OR a Pass in Level 4 Apply Now
Fashion Design
Admission Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) and Above, OR a Pass in Level 4 Apply Now
Food and Beverage Operations
Admission Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) and Above, OR a Pass in Level 4 Apply Now
Tour Guiding
Admission Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) and Above, OR a Pass in Level 4 Apply Now