Kenya’s wildlife conservation agency prioritises rangers’ safety in addition to accountability and human rights
Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano said the graduation came at a strategic moment for the sector, noting that the officers would strengthen enforcement presence and improve the safety of visitors and communities living near protected areas.
Kenya targets to double tourist numbers next year to fend off rising competition in East Africa
The cabinet secretary noted that boosting of tourism sector in the country, is a key enabler in job creation and economic growth.
Hotels and tour operators along Kenyan coast launch crow-free campaign to poison 800,000 birds
The council has set a fundraising target of Ksh10 million before the end of the year to sustain the control programme. A fundraising event has been scheduled for December 13 at Fort Jesus Gardens, bringing together stakeholders from the tourism, hospitality, leisure, transport and logistics sectors.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
