Association of Hotel Professionals Kenya

Welcome to AHPK

The Association advances professional values within the hotel industry by enhancing the quality of services provided to clients and influencing related industries.

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Hospitality professionals

AHPK at a glance

Recognition, professional growth, ethical standards and a stronger hospitality community.

Welcome to AHPK

Empowering Hospitality Professionals in Kenya

Empowering Hospitality Professionals in Kenya

AHPK provides a digital platform for applications, renewals, certificate verification and member services. We bring together hospitality professionals, educators, managers and industry leaders who are committed to quality, credibility and responsible professional practice.

Who We Are

A professional association serving Kenya’s hospitality industry

AHPK brings together hospitality professionals and practitioners committed to professional recognition, ethical practice, stronger industry standards and sustainable growth.

About the Association

Bringing together professionals and practitioners in Kenya’s hotel and hospitality industry

The Association of Hotel Professionals Kenya is a professional body whose membership is drawn from key individual professionals and practitioners in the hotel and hospitality industry.

About the Association

The Association is registered under the Societies Act and exists to regulate, lobby for and safeguard the professional interests of its members. It provides a recognised voice for professionals who are actively employed, retired from service or working in consultancy...

AHPK also reaches out to institutions of higher learning that prepare undergraduate and professional students to join the industry. Hospitality is one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors and remains a major contributor to employment, economic development and social progress.

The Association advocates for high standards of service delivery and supports the development of training institutions that meet internationally recognised hospitality standards, helping strengthen Kenya’s position as a preferred tourism destination.

What AHPK promotes

Strengthening professionalism across the hospitality industry

Promote professionalism in Kenya’s hospitality industry

Support continuous professional development

Encourage ethical conduct and accountability

Provide professional recognition to members

Represent hospitality professionals in industry discussions

Create networking and collaboration opportunities

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AHPK 4th Annual General Meeting 2023

11 Sept 2026

AHPK 4th Annual General Meeting 2023

The Association of Hotel Professionals-Kenya held its 4th Annual General Meeting on 9 December 2023 at Utalii Hotel, bringing together members, industry stakeholders and invited guests to review the Association’s progress, financial position, membership development and priorities for the year ahead. Main content: The Association of Hotel Professionals-Kenya (AHPK) held its 4th Annual General Meeting on 9 December 2023 at Utalii Hotel. The meeting provided members with an opportunity to review the Association’s activities, governance and financial position, while also discussing key priorities for the continued growth and professionalisation of Kenya’s hospitality industry. During the AGM, members received and adopted the Chairman’s Annual Report, the audited financial statements and Auditor’s Report for the year ended 31 December 2022, as well as the proposed 2024 budget. Agoro & Associates were also re-appointed as the Association’s auditors for a further one-year term. The Chairman’s report highlighted several strategic areas, including membership growth, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), efforts towards strengthening professional regulation, networking with local and international industry organisations, and the need to improve the Association’s financial sustainability. Members were encouraged to continue developing their professional and academic qualifications in response to the rapidly changing hospitality industry. The AGM also considered and adopted a number of Management Board resolutions relating to membership subscriptions, annual membership certification, committee structures and changes in the Association’s management leadership. Charles Kinyua was approved as Honorary Treasurer and Wilson Mwangi as Honorary Secretary. The formal AGM session was followed by the presentation of membership certificates and awards. Caroline Njeri Mwangi, Julius Kiptoo Chumo and Elizabeth Ndabi were recognised as full members, while Prof. Charles Musyoki was conferred with Honorary Membership. Wasike C. Wasike was also recognised for Fellow Membership, with the conferment ceremony to be held at a special forum. Guest speaker Prof. Charles Musyoki encouraged hospitality professionals to uphold good governance and industry best practices, noting the important role professionals play in strengthening Kenya’s position as a preferred tourism destination. The Association thanked its members, invited guests, Utalii Hotel management, the Management Board and Management Committee for their contribution towards the successful AGM. The meeting concluded at 6:45 PM, followed by dinner. For the website fields, I would use: Event date: 9 December 2023 Venue: Utalii Hotel Category: AGM / Association Event

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