Topic: Ministry of Tourism
Govt rolls out major JKIA reforms to elevate passenger experience
Nov 12, 2024 at 09:29 AM
In a bid to redefine air travel standards, the Government has unveiled an ambitious series of reforms aimed at enhancing the passenger experience at Jomo Kenyatta International Air...
Kenya unveils premier Tourism Training Revolving Fund for hospitality students
Oct 22, 2024 at 10:45 AM
The Tourism Fund has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, the Tourism Training Revolving Fund (TTRF), aimed at providing financial support to students pursuing hospitality-related...
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Frustrations mount as eCitizen platform payment delays continue to plague users
Oct 11, 2024 at 10:02 AM
The e-Citizen platform, designed to provide Kenyans with streamlined access to government services, is facing mounting scrutiny over persistent payment delays that have left users ...
Free park access for Kenyans on Saturday as nation marks UN world tourism week
Sep 24, 2024 at 09:40 AM
Kenyans will enjoy free entry to the country's game reserves and parks on Saturday as part of the United Nations World Tourism Week celebrations....
KWS warns public on fake ranger recruitment letters as 4 suspects detained
May 23, 2024 at 05:37 PM
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a stern caution to the public regarding a recent surge in counterfeit ranger recruitment letters being circulated by fraudulent individu...
Government takes stringent measures to tame femicide cases in Airbnbs in Kenya
Jan 31, 2024 at 04:24 PM
Following the recent surge in femicide incidents within short-term accommodations, popularly known as Airbnbs, the National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs), in collabora...
Alfred Mutua unveils data-driven plan to resolve growing human-wildlife conflict
Jan 30, 2024 at 07:33 PM
In a decisive move to tackle the enduring challenge of human-wildlife conflict, Kenya's Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife unveiled a comprehensive plan on Tuesday at the Bomas of Ke...
Why Uhuru's former Tourism CS Najib Balala was arrested by EACC detectives
Dec 22, 2023 at 10:59 AM
In a significant development, former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala and ex-Principal Secretary Leah Adda Gwiyo, along with engineering consultant Joseph Odero, were arreste...
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CS Alfred Mutua addresses claims of tourist harassment by KRA staff at JKIA
Nov 01, 2023 at 11:44 AM
Alfred Mutua, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, has made a strong accusation against the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials, claiming that they are responsible f...
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KDC and tourism sector partners unveil tailor-made investment opportunities
Aug 23, 2023 at 05:27 PM
The Kenya Development Corporation (KDC), in collaboration with key stakeholders in the tourism and wildlife sector, has revealed a strategic array of investment opportunities geare...
Akothee raises urgent concerns on the state of Kenya's tourism industry
Jun 02, 2023 at 06:22 PM
Renowned Kenyan musician and philanthropist, Akothee, took to social media to express her concerns regarding the state of Kenya's tourism industry....
Tourism Ministry forms committee to transition Ushanga Kenya into state body
Apr 07, 2023 at 12:30 PM
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage unveiled a committee on Thursday that will oversee the transition of the Ushanga Kenya Initiative into a state body....
KWS introduces seasonal park entry fees to encourage all-year round visits
Mar 28, 2022 at 07:19 PM
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has introduced seasonal park entry fees, which will take effect on July 1, 2022....
Kenya named World’s Leading Safari Destination yet again
Dec 20, 2021 at 02:07 PM
The World Travel Awards (WTA) has once again named Kenya the World’s Leading Safari Destination....
Hospitality industry to roar back to life as restaurants, bars expected to operate normally
Oct 20, 2021 at 06:23 PM
President Uhuru Kenyatta’s announcement to lift the daily dusk to dawn curfew has breathed a new life into the hospitality sector of the economy....
Magical Kenya travel Expo 2021 attracts more than 40 countries
Oct 06, 2021 at 06:55 AM
The Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2021, which was postponed in 2020 officially kicked off on Tuesday....
KWS extends reduced conservation fees for Parks and Reserves in Kenya
Jul 05, 2021 at 04:03 PM
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)has announced the extension of the current reduced conservation fees....
We are still trying to reach Lupita Nyong’o - Balala
Mar 10, 2021 at 12:07 PM
Tourism CS Najib Balala says his ministry was still making efforts to find Oscar Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o in Hollywood to be able to market Brand Kenya abroad.... ...
Lupita responds to “inaccessible” claim by Tourism CS Balala
Jan 22, 2021 at 12:39 PM
Lupita responds to “inaccessible” claim by Tourism CS Balala...
Balala says Lupita was inaccessible, defends picking Naomi Campbell
Jan 22, 2021 at 06:25 AM
Balala says Lupita inaccessible, defends Naomi Campbell pick...
