Members of Parliament have expressed concern over the proposed 2026/27 budget after key tourism agencies were left without any funding allocation, warning that the move could undermine Kenya’s tourism growth strategy. The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife questioned the decision to exclude several Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) …
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Kenya is officially on track to break tourism records, with the government projecting three million international visitors by the end of 2025. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced the ambitious goal, citing a massive surge in momentum following a successful 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …
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Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has welcomed the Cabinet’s approval of the Kenya National Convention Bureau (KNCB), describing it as a major step in positioning Kenya as a leading hub for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). The bureau will oversee the planning, marketing, and execution of international conventions and …
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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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Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama Adama was the Chief Guest at this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations, joining thousands of Kenyans at Nyayo Stadium as the country marked 62 years since becoming a republic on December 12, 1964. President Mahama arrived in Nairobi on Thursday evening and was welcomed at Jomo …
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Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has confirmed that a discarded cigarette butt was responsible for the wildfire that burned 210 acres of Nairobi National Park. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel During an assessment visit, Miano explained that the fire started in the Athi Basin area near …
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Kenya’s tourism sector saw significant growth in 2024, with international arrivals reaching a record 2.4 million, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Tourism earnings also saw a major rise, increasing from Sh377.49 billion in 2023 to Sh452.20 …
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Nairobi has been ranked as the fifth-best city in Africa by Trip Advisor in its Travellers’ Choice Awards. The top African destination, according to Trip Advisor, is Marrakech in Morocco, followed by Mauritius in second place. Zanzibar in Tanzania secured the third spot, while South Africa’s Cape Town Central placed …
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Rebecca Miano, the nominee for Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, has outlined why she is the ideal choice for the role. She highlighted her extensive experience in executive positions, including a five-year tenure as a CEO. In her previous roles, Miano developed essential skills in leadership, organizational management, operations, finance, …
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Rebecca Miano has responded following her omission from President William Ruto’s list of nominees submitted to the National Assembly for vetting, a move that has sparked public speculation. Miano, previously serving as Cabinet Secretary for Investments and Trade, was slated for reassignment as Attorney General in Ruto’s recent Cabinet nominations. …
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