The Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi County is set to admit its first 1,000 students on September 1, 2026, marking a significant step in Kenya's hospitality training sector.

• The state-of-the-art institution, described as one of the most modern in Africa, is 95 percent complete.
• Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok confirmed the readiness of the college after an inspection tour.
• The college will offer diploma programmes and short professional courses, aiming to boost Kenya's tourism target of attracting five million international tourists annually by 2028, and will also partner with private investors for a beachfront hotel.