Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers & Caterers

31/10/2024

The panel discussion on key competitive drivers, focusing on logistics and infrastructure, the cost and availability of utilities, and labor productivity, is ongoing. The discussions seek to reform Kenya’s business environment by addressing these drivers to foster sustainable economic growth and position Kenya as a globally competitive economy. This will then be followed by a plenary where participants from both sides will collectively discuss and query the issues raised in the panel to explore solutions and the best way forward.

On the panel chaired by KEPSA Vice Chairperson Ms. Brenda Mbathi are private sector representatives Mr. Auni Bhaiji - Regional Director, External Affairs, Development & Operations, Africa Global Logistics; Mr. Rajan Shah - Immediate Past Chairperson of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers; Mr. Macharia Muthondu - 1st National Vice President of the Federation of Kenya Employers; Ms. Agatha Thuo - CEO of ASNET; and Mr. George Aluru - Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Sector Board.

The National Assembly is represented by Hon. James Gakuya Mwangi, MP - Chairperson, Trade & Industry Departmental Committee; Hon. Vincent Musyoka, MP - Chairperson, Energy Departmental Committee; Hon (CPA) Francis Kuria Kimani, MP - Chairperson, Finance & National Planning Departmental Committee; and Hon. John Mutunga Kanyuithia, MP - Chairperson, Agriculture & Livestock Departmental Committee.

23/10/2024

Tourism CS and PS were also in the house.

23/10/2024

Honoured to be part of the line up at the first ever African Cuisine Competition held at Boma International Hospitality College dubbed "Ladha za Africa."

23/10/2024

CEO KAHC addressed the International Organization of Employers at the United Nations last week. The theme was "Business and Human Rights."

18/10/2024

We are proud to announce 🥳
KAHC has been recognized globally as envisaged in our strategic plan.

03/10/2024

Highlights at MKTE. CEO KAHC visited all our members' stands trusting they will conduct good business in the next few days.

04/09/2024

Earlier yesterday, we met with CS Labour Dr. Alfred Mutua to discuss issues related to the Labour Sector. The PS Labour, Hon Mwadime was present. Our team was led by the FKE National President, Dr Gilda Odera, the FKE CEO Jacqueline Mugo and Mike Macharia (FKE National Vice President). We discussed the high cost of doing business due to the introduction of multiple levies and taxes, the setting up of wages council's and alignment to best practices under the ILO. The CS is very keen to advance the sector.

22/08/2024

CEO Mike Macharia was a panelist at the KCB Power Talks Series themed "Redefining The Future of Tourism and Hospitality". The session was hosted by KCB CEO Paul Russo and his team. The Chief Guest was Tourism PS John Olooltua. Narok Governor Ole Ntutu made some remarks as well. The panel was KTB CEO, June Chepkemei, Mara Conservancy's Brian Heath and Ole Sereni and Emara's Bobby Jandu. A very good number of KAHC members were present including Ashnil Hotels, Sarova Hotels, Tribe and Trademark, Ole Sereni, Eka and Ol Tukai amongst others.

10/08/2024

KAHC North Coast Forum with Eng. Gichuru supervisor Mombasa- Mtwapa Highway project, Francis Msengeti GM Whitesands and KAHC Coast Chairman, Ms. Pauline Oginga (Mombasa County Chief Officer for Tourism) and Walter Reif KAHC board member

24/07/2024

"What is worrying is the lack of new bookings" says CEO KAHC

24/07/2024

We have a system of keeping people involved informed under
says CEO KAHC

21/07/2024

CEO KAHC presided over the National Tourism Competions at Kenya Utalii College.

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08/07/2024

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05/07/2024

CEO of KAHC says the sector is resilient.

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04/07/2024

CS Alfred Mutua says the safety of all citizens and visitors in Kenya is assured and the government has put in place measures to guarantee continuity and growth of the sector.

03/07/2024

It gives us great pleasure to announce that at our AGM, Mr. Chris Musau was re-elected to the position of National Chairman while was elected to deputize him in the position of National Vice Chairman.