Tag Archives: June Chepkemei

Mombasa Port Receives First Cruise Ship of the Year

The Port of Mombasa on Sunday welcomed its first cruise ship of the year, marking the official start of the 2026 cruise tourism season with the arrival of the luxury vessel *MV Crystal Symphony*. The 238-metre-long ship, with a draft of eight metres, docked at the port from Port Elizabeth, …

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Govt Launches New Platforms to Boost Tourism Demand

The government has rolled out two new initiatives aimed at increasing both domestic and international tourism, including the Magical Kenya Souvenir Passport, which allows travellers to record visits to various attractions across the country. President William Ruto launched the souvenir passport during the Kenya Tourism, Wildlife and MICE Week held …

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Kenya Tourism Board to Train Over 200 Youth in Tourism Sector

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has unveiled plans to train more than 200 young people in tourism and hospitality, aiming to boost youth participation and entrepreneurship in the sector. Speaking during the third day of the Jamhuri Week celebrations at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), KTB CEO June Chepkemei emphasized …

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Kenya Records Sh142.5bn Tourism Revenue in First Half of 2024

By: Capital News Kenya has recorded Sh142.5bn tourism revenue in the first half of 2024 marking a 21.3 percent growth compared to the same period in 2023. A total of 1,027,630 international visitors arrived in the country, compared to 847,810 visitors the previous year. Speaking during a tour of the …

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