Topic : Ministry of Tourism

Topic: Ministry of Tourism

Ending Femicide

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...

Digital Resolution

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...

Nabbing Balala

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...

Tourist Maltreatment

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...

Investment Opportunities

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...

Tourism Mess

Esther Akoth a.k.a Akothee. PHOTO/COURTESY

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....

Committee Unveiled

Penina Malonza and the committee. PHOTO/COURTESY

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....

Park Fees

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....

Another Win

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....

Normal Operation

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

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 Extension

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....

Slippery Lupita?

Najib Balala and Lupita Nyong'o. PHOTOS/COURTESY

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 vs Balala