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The Swahili Coast has this week become the stage for a historic milestone as Kenya hosted the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) in Mombasa, marking the first time the prestigious global summit has been convened on African soil. Under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future,” the gathering has
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Nyeri County’s blend of wildlife, heritage and outdoor recreation is emerging as a central pillar in Kenya’s efforts to deepen tourism earnings beyond traditional safari circuits, as authorities seek to strengthen destination marketing strategies that link visitor experiences more directly to local economic activity. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet
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A county-driven tourism diversification agenda gained fresh momentum in Nyeri as government and local leaders convened at a cultural festival designed to reposition Kenya’s visitor economy beyond wildlife safaris and coastal leisure circuits toward a wider set of experiential offerings anchored on culture, agriculture, sport and innovation. Tourism and
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A leadership transition within Kenya’s tourism administration has placed diplomatic experience at the centre of the country’s next phase of destination marketing and sector expansion, after President William Ruto reassigned Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok to the State Department for Tourism in changes that also saw outgoing Tourism Principal
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Kenya’s destination marketing campaign, The Origin of Wonder, has secured continental recognition after winning one Gold and two Silver awards at the 2026 Pitcher Awards, reinforcing the country's efforts to position itself as a leading tourism destination through storytelling that blends culture, heritage and natural attractions. Tourism
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The resumption of passenger rail services along the Nairobi–Gilgil–Ol Kalou–Nyahururu corridor after a 46-year interruption is being positioned as both a transport milestone and a tourism development opportunity, with government officials linking the restored line to wider efforts aimed at improving regional connectivity, reducing travel costs and
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More than Ksh 2.72 billion has been raised through the Rhino Charge conservation initiative since its inception, helping fund wildlife protection, forest conservation and community projects across Kenya, as the annual event continues to strengthen its position as one of the country's most influential conservation fundraising platforms.
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President William Ruto's vision to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 calls for a united effort across all sectors. The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, led by Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, is taking deliberate steps to contribute to this goal. The team led a tree planting event at