Cascade Institute of Hospitality (CIH) is premier Hotel School with a passion to provide a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education in hospitality.
In line with the National Education Sector Strategic Plan (NESSP) 2018-2022, CIH is known for providing competency-based training in Hospitality and Tourism Industry. Our mission is to provide quality, holistic education and training to the youth and to transform them into economically independent and responsible citizens.
We have an overall goal of promoting high quality human resource development for the Hospitality industry. The institute has its roots in Cascade Restaurants, a household name within Thika town and beyond, known for quality service and excellence in the food industry.
Cascade Institute of Hospitality (CIH) is the only CTH Gold Centre in East and Central Africa and 1 of 12 Gold Centers in the world. Recognized for high standards and quality academic performance.
The Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality (CTH) is the UK’s leading professional awarding body for programmes in the specialist growing hospitality and tourism sector worldwide.
Over the last 40 years CTH has focused on developing and adding value to careers in the industry, globally. CTH was established in 1982 as a specialist professional body in the UK to focus on the training needs of new entrants to the hospitality and tourism industries and now has accredited colleges worldwide delivering sought after CTH programmes.
CTH ensures its quality through its approved status with Ofqual and the Qualifications and Curriculums Authority (QCA’s) UK accredited qualification framework. All programmes are developed in conjunction with the UK Sector Skills Council, People1st, to ensure relevance, value and quality. This approach guarantees that CTH programmes are valued by employers throughout the world.
Vision
To be the Hospitality Training institution of choice in the region
Mission
Providing Quality, Holistic Education, and Training to the youth and transforming them into Economically independent and responsible citizens.
Core Values
Integrity: A culture that promotes honesty, transparency, accountability, and professional ethics.
Quality: High standards of all the products and services that we offer.
Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer expectations
Timeliness: Timely delivery of high-quality products and services
Innovative: Creativity, embrace positive change and reward innovation
Commitment: Excellent performance, enthusiasm, and excitement for work resulting in growing revenue for the institution.
10 reasons to enroll with CIH
CIH offers specialized Diploma and Certificate courses in Hospitality, Tourism and Information technology that prepares the graduates ready for job market.
Our Courses
CTH Level 2 : Award in Barista Skills
CTH Level 2: Diploma in Culinary skills
CTH Level 2: Diploma in Patisserie and Confectionery skills
CTH Level 3: Diploma in Professional Cookery
Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – KNEC
