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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President William Ruto has rewarded environmental activist Truphena Muthoni with a fully funded holiday following her highly publicised campaign in which she spent 72 consecutive hours hugging an indigenous tree to spotlight environmental conservation and climate change. The holiday, sponsored by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Kenya Tourism …
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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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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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The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is aiming for a 12.5% increase in tourist arrivals from Europe in 2025, building on continued efforts to attract more visitors from the continent. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel To meet its goal of 764,734 European arrivals—up from 680,373 in 2024—KTB plans to …
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