The County Government of Kisumu has partnered with Kenya Utalii College to enhance training and capacity-building for youth and key stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o who hosted a delegation from Kenya Utalii College led by the institution’s Governing Council Chairman, David Wamatsi, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mark Rachuonyo in his office said the partnership targets to uplift the region’s tourism standards.
“Today, I hosted a delegation from Utalii College for discussions on strategic partnerships in hospitality training, including plans to strengthen the Utalii College campus in Kisumu to serve the Nyanza and Western regions,” he said.
The Kisumu campus which is domiciled at the Railways Training Institute’s Marine School, he said was set to become a regional hub for hospitality excellence and will significantly reduce travel burdens for students from Western Kenya seeking quality training.
He emphasized the county government’s commitment to equipping young people with practical skills that can open doors to meaningful employment while also enhancing the region’s competitiveness in the tourism sector.
“We are keen to invest in practical skills that open doors for our young people while enhancing the competitiveness of our local tourism industry,” said Nyong’o.
The partnership with Kenya Utalii College, he added, will allow stakeholders to leverage the institution’s renowned expertise to accelerate growth of the sector.
He reiterated that the partnership aligns with Kisumu County government’s development agenda and will go a long way to support national priorities on youth empowerment, skills development, and tourism growth.
By Chris Mahandara
