Culture: Africa’s most expressive and world renowned Maasai people hold biggest festival to drink milk, eat meat and dance

Culture: Africa’s most expressive and world renowned Maasai people hold biggest festival to drink milk, eat meat and dance

The five-day festival being held in Amboseli National Park was officially opened by Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku, alongside Narok’s Governor Patrick ole Ntutu and Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit.

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Kenya and Uganda draw up joint marketing plan to attract 1.4 million African tourists

Kenya and Uganda draw up joint marketing plan to attract 1.4 million African tourists

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the two nations are keen on boosting regional tourism through collaboration and sustainable investments.

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Kenya registers growth in cruise tourism as ‘SH Diana’ docks into Mombasa Port with 250 tourists

Kenya registers growth in cruise tourism as ‘SH Diana’ docks into Mombasa Port with 250 tourists

KTB CEO Allan Njoroge said the arrival of cruise ships will boost the country’s tourism sector and bring economic benefits noting that tourists disembarking from ships spend money across various sectors of the economy.

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Kenya inaugurates marine research centre at the coast for under-studied biodiversity hotspots in Lamu, Tana River and Kwale

Kenya inaugurates marine research centre at the coast for under-studied biodiversity hotspots in Lamu, Tana River and Kwale

WRTI Director and CEO Patrick Omondi said the need for community-driven conservation strategies to raise coastal conservation to 30 per cent in line with international targets set by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

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Kenya’s tourism industry on strong rebound as first cruise ship docks into new Shimoni Port in Kwale

Kenya’s tourism industry on strong rebound as first cruise ship docks into new Shimoni Port in Kwale

The ship’s Captain Jaanus Hannes said it’s the third time that the SH Diana, a luxury expedition cruise ship was coming to Kenya having docked in Mombasa in 2023 and in Lamu in 2024.

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Kenya spruces up western tourism circuit as it diversifies products in drive to pull in four million international tourists

Kenya spruces up western tourism circuit as it diversifies products in drive to pull in four million international tourists

As part of World Tourism Week 2025, whose climax is celebrated every September 27 the county government took stakeholders and journalists on a daylong tour to uncover and celebrate these yet-to-be exploited treasures, offering these local tourists an opportunity to experience these new gems in the Kisumu county.

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Conference in Kenya’s tourism hub in Malindi told African and Latin American travel industry is unexploited

Conference in Kenya’s tourism hub in Malindi told African and Latin American travel industry is unexploited

Lin Yu from Travel World China underscored the importance of leveraging digital platforms like WeChat to reach the Chinese market. She said Chinese travellers increasingly seek visually engaging, localised content and are willing to pay for unique and genuine experiences. Yu also called for diversified packages catering to both luxury families and group travellers.

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Kenya sets ambitious target of $780 billion tourism revenue through intra-Africa travel

Kenya sets ambitious target of $780 billion tourism revenue through intra-Africa travel

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the expo had matured into a continental platform that not only markets destinations but also accelerates investment flows.

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More Tanzanians and Uganda visiting Kenya as East African nation targets five million tourists

More Tanzanians and Uganda visiting Kenya as East African nation targets five million tourists

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir lauded the Mombasa Tourism Council for revitalising tourism. He noted that the county has lined up several events heading into the December season.

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Excitement upswings on Kenyan coast ahead tourism peak season after launch of urban commuter railway service

Excitement upswings on Kenyan coast ahead tourism peak season after launch of urban commuter railway service

According to Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, the government has invested significantly in this last-mile connector to ensure that customers arriving at the SGR station are able to get seamless connections to the Island.

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