Kenya races to plug skills gap in battle for tourists

TF Board of Trustees Chairperson Samson Some.

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The government is racing to bridge skills shortages in the hospitality and travel industry as it bids to position Kenya as a top destination in Africa for high-value segments such as meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE).

Tourism officials reckon that human capital gaps in culinary arts, cruise services, hospitality and events management are undermining service quality and forcing some hotels to import basic products such as bread.

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