Kenya president unveils Tsavo National Park revenue plan as searchlight turns on his personal, daughter’s interests in tourism investments
The government has invested more than $4.7 million in advanced security technologies to safeguard the sanctuary. These include AI-enabled cameras, drones, aerial surveillance, over 300 security personnel, 250 kilometres of upgraded fencing, and 40 newly built ranger houses.
Kenya launches ‘Jamhuri Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Week’ to power wobbly economy
Rebecca Miano appreciated Nairobi’s role in hosting the event, describing the capital as Kenya’s political, economic and tourism centre and the gateway to Magical Kenya.
Kenya embarks on robust campaign to rid the country of single-use plastics
Group Executive Director at Sila Africa and Chair of the Kenya Plastics Pact (KPP) Steering Committee Akshay Shah noted the progress achieved over the past five years in advancing circular economy principles.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
