School of Hospitality & Textile Technology

COD Hospitality & Textile Technology, Millicent Kimemia, demonstrates how a Cotton Ginery machine works to CS Ministry of Education, Prof. George Magoha, during his inspection tour of KyU on July 16, 2021

Postgraduate (PhD) graduation gown designed by KyU Bsc. Fashion & Design Students on display at the clothing & textile workshop

Undergraduate graduation gown designed by KyU Bsc. Fashion & Design Students on display at the clothing & textile workshop

Diploma graduation gown designed by KyU Bsc. Fashion & Design Students on display at the clothing & textile workshop

Fashion and design 4th year students take a group photo after modelling their designs on December 5, 2019

Fashion and design 4th year students modelling their designs on December 5, 2019

Fashion and design students modelling their designs on December 2, 2019

Fashion and design students take a group photo with C.O.D. Hospitality, Ann Orangi, after modelling their designs on December 2, 2019

KyU Fashion & Design y3 students did a presentation showcasing skills in event management, interior design and décor where they decorated the university pavilion for an event on March 2019

A Creative Art student from School of Hospitality & Textile Technology displays some clothing items they designed on August, 17 2018

Duvet and other bedding items on display prepared by Hospitality & Textile Technology students

Message from the Dean School of Hospitality & Textile Technology

The School of Hospitality & Textile Technology offers high quality Degree programmes in Fashion design & Textile Technology both (regular and part time), Diploma, Certificate and short courses.

It offers high quality and dynamic training through e-learning as well as face-to-face. This assists learners to become self-reliant and meet diverse opportunities in the job markets. We are committed to provide world class training and market sensitive driven students.

The school is currently planning to support cotton growing farmers in Kenya where we are developing ginnery machines, spinner and loom machines for cotton value chain.

Hannah Wambugu, Ph.D

Dean School of Fashion Design & Textile Technology
Kirinyaga University

Publications

Kimemia, M (2019). The effect of attitudes and culture on male enrolment in fashion-related programmes at vocational training Centre’s. (awaiting publication).
Kimemia, M. & Orangi A. (2018). Perception, Safety practice and factors affecting use of protective gears by students in selected technical institutions in central Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Research and Review (IJARR);3(4): 123-132
Orangi, A & Kimemia M. (2018). Assessment of tutors’ qualification and training needs in technical vocational educational and training institutions offering textile technology courses. International Journal of Arts and Commerce ;3(4).
imemia, M. (2018). Hindrances to the growth of apparel industry in Kenya: International Journal of Advanced Science and Research ISSN: 2455-4227 Impact Factor: RJIF 5.12 www.allsciencejournal.com Volume 3; Issue 4; Page No. 12-18
Kimemia, M. Tumuti, D. & Oigo, E. B (2016). Youth empowerment through recycling of textile products in Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research and Development ISSN: 2455-4197, Impact Factor: RJIF 5.22 www.academicsjournal.com Volume 1; Issue 6; Page No. 12-16
Orangi ,A. (2016). Analysis of infrastructural support and trainer attributes in Technical and vocational education and training institutions offering clothing and textile course in Kenya.TVET Journal (1) 1. Kenya
Kimemia, M. (2016). Availability and appropriateness of protective clothing in technical institutions in Central Kenya. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development.
Orangi, A. & Wandaka, I. (2015). Analysis of Trainer Attributes in TIVET Institutions in Kenya. 4th International Conference Cotton, Textile and Apparel Value Chain in Africa. Ethiopian Institute of Textile.