State cedes control of Amboseli National Park in southeast Kenya to Kajiado County

State cedes control of Amboseli National Park in southeast Kenya to Kajiado County

Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku described the handover as a historic milestone for the residents of Kajiado and the wider Maasai community. He said the move corrects past injustices and guarantees that communities who have long coexisted with wildlife now share in the park’s tourism revenue.

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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 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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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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Africa told to develop tourism industry for increased foreign exchange earnings

Africa told to develop tourism industry for increased foreign exchange earnings

More than 70 per cent of Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is under 30, giving countries like Kenya the chance to build youth-driven platforms such as booking apps, mobile phone payments and virtual tours that can connect local operators with global markets.

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Sun and beach: Bump in coast tourism is critical to Kenya’s economy, cabinet secretary says

Sun and beach: Bump in coast tourism is critical to Kenya’s economy, cabinet secretary says

Kenya Tourism Board Chair Francis Gichaba underscored the coast’s diverse assets, including marine parks, Swahili architecture and historic towns such as Lamu, Malindi and Watamu.

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Two men arrested with adult male giraffe meat as Kenya’s game parks report rise in poaching

Two men arrested with adult male giraffe meat as Kenya’s game parks report rise in poaching

The suspects, identified as Maxim Mutunga, 52, and Patrick Nyamasyo, 27, from Mutiyambua Location in Makueni County, were also found with two motorcycles, a knife, panga and a spotlight believed to have been used in the poaching incident.

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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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Kenya’s rhino numbers rise but poaching threats remain due to staggering demand for horns

Kenya’s rhino numbers rise but poaching threats remain due to staggering demand for horns

The report states that each new calf is a symbol of hope and a proof that holistic, inclusive conservation model, is delivering real, tangible results and triumphs, resulting from decades of dedicated work and to the unwavering support of likeminded stakeholders.

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