The Aliphonza Finishing Academy

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Nairobi, Kenya · East Africa's Premier Finishing Academy

01 - The Philosophy

More Than
Protocol. This is Strategy.

For too long, etiquette has been misunderstood as archaic rules - which fork to use or how to sit. While there is grace in tradition, elegance in today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive world is power. It is the quiet confidence that commands a room before you even speak.

Your résumé might get you to the door, but your presence opens it. Your communication skills keep you in the room. Your personal brand ensures you are remembered when you leave.

We are not just a school. We are a movement to redefine what success looks like for the modern African woman.

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The Curriculum

The Currency
of Soft Skills

We reject the idea that you must choose between being professional and being polished. At TAFA, we build the whole woman - equipping her to lead, inspire, and leave an indelible mark on every room she enters.

The Art of
Presence

Refined social skills, modern etiquette, body language, and mastering the unspoken rules of high-stakes social navigation.

The Voice of
Leadership

Strategic communication, public speaking, negotiation, and the psychology of making an unforgettable impact.

The Business
of You

Personal branding, holistic life management, financial literacy, and executive styling tailored for the modern woman.

500+ Women Transformed

5 Years of Excellence

12+ Corporate Partners

100% Client Satisfaction

Signature Programme

Stepping Into
Royalty

The most transformative six weeks of your life. A structured immersion into the art of presence, communication, and personal excellence - designed for the woman who is ready to own every room she enters.

Intake ongoing - Next cohort opens September 2026

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Investment 180,000 KES · Per enrolment

Duration 6 weeks · 2 sessions per week

In Person One session weekly at our Nairobi studio

Virtual One session weekly, wherever you are

Signature Events Two exclusive graduate events per year

02 - Client Stories

Words From
Our Scholars

★★★★★

“TAFA didn’t just teach me etiquette. It taught me how to own every room I walk into. Within three months of my session with Aliphonza, I secured a directorship I had been overlooked for twice.”

Wanjiru M. Director of Operations, Nairobi

★★★★★

“The Private Polish session was worth every shilling. I finally understand how to present myself as the premium brand I always was.”

Amina K. Entrepreneur & CEO

★★★★★

“Aliphonza has a rare gift. She sees who you are capable of becoming and refuses to let you settle for anything less.”

Fatuma L. Senior Banker & Speaker

03 - The Founder

I See You.
And I Am
With You.

Aliphonza Wambugu is the Founder and Lead Consultant of The Aliphonza Finishing Academy - a distinguished institution devoted to cultivating Etiquette, Poise, and Decorum in Adults, Young Adults, and Children alike.

Her expertise is rooted in rare, firsthand experience. Having served the Royal Family of Bahrain, she was immersed in the highest standards of Royal protocol, conduct, and professional excellence. Her background in Hospitality Management spans some of the most prestigious Five-Star establishments across Kenya and the Kingdom of Bahrain - institutions where grace and precision are not optional, but expected.

She is a woman defined by Elegance, Excellence, and an unwavering attention to detail - values that permeate every programme she designs and every life she touches. Her mission is beautifully simple, yet profoundly impactful: to transform society, one refined individual at a time.

Former Royal Protocol · Bahrain Royal Family

Aliphonza Wambugu Founder & Principal Consultant, TAFA

"Elegance is the only beauty that never fades." – Audrey Hepburn

"Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak." – Coco Chanel

"People will never forget how you made them feel." – Maya Angelou

"Elegance is the only beauty that never fades." – Audrey Hepburn

"Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak." – Coco Chanel

"People will never forget how you made them feel." – Maya Angelou

Packages &
Investments

Select a package tailored to your specific goals for personal and professional elevation. Each offering is a direct investment in your future.

Signature - 1-on-1 Intensive The Private Polish

2 Hours 35,000 KES

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Group of 5 Corporate Executive

Leadership Teams Consultation

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Group of 20 Institutional Finishing

Educational Institutions Consultation

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Children & Young Adults Young Royals

Group Sessions Consultation

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Flagship Cohort Programme Stepping Into Royalty

6 Weeks · 2 Sessions / Week KES 180,000

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Upcoming
Events

Transformative experiences open to all. Join Aliphonza and the TAFA community for masterclasses, curated gatherings, and milestones worth dressing for.

09 Aug 2026

Children’s Etiquette · Full Day Young Monarchs Ages 6–12 Years · Nairobi

Enrollment Open

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23 Aug 2026

Children’s Etiquette · Full Day Young Monarchs Ages 13–17 Years · Nairobi

Enrollment Open

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16 Aug 2026

Dutch High Tea · Exclusive Experience Her Highness An afternoon of grace, conversation, and refined ritual

KES 25,000 Per Ticket

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