Mount Kenya University has launched a Kes20 million hotel at its main campus in Thika. The hotel will be the training ground for MKU students pursuing courses in hospitality management. In a statement, Prof. Simon Gicharu, the chairman of the Board of Directors, said that the new establishment is in line with the varsity’s course plan of integrating classwork and practical lessons to equip learners with vital hands-on skills in readiness for the competitive job market.
“The Sh20 million hospitality centre being launched today will add to the ultra-modern academic resources needed to support practical training, internship opportunities for students in the school of hospitality, travel and tourism management. This is in addition to strategic business units established by the university to support teaching and learning,” he said.
At the same time, MKU vice-chancellor Prof Deogratius Jaganyi hailed the hotel as a timely investment and encouraged his staff to make maximum use of the facility.
