Our Story 

The Beginning (1987)

Kimlea Girls Technical Training Centre was born from a vision to address the limited opportunities available to young women in Kenya's hospitality sector. Founded by Mrs. Margaret Kimlea Mwangi, a pioneering hotelier who had broken barriers in the male-dominated industry, the institution started with just 50 students in a modest building in Kiambu.

Mrs. Mwangi had worked her way up from a housekeeping attendant to become one of Kenya's first female hotel general managers. She understood firsthand the challenges women faced in hospitality and was determined to create a space where young women could gain world-class skills, confidence, and industry connections.