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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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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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The circulation of a viral video allegedly depicting the destruction of Giant Lobelias in Kenya’s high-altitude ecosystems has triggered a formal investigation by conservation authorities, drawing renewed attention to the vulnerability of the country’s afro-alpine biodiversity and the mounting pressures confronting fragile mountain habitats that support some of
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The formal recognition of a wildlife conservancy inside Kenya’s flagship smart city project has introduced an environmental planning dimension rarely associated with large-scale technology cities, placing conservation policy at the centre of a development model traditionally driven by infrastructure, digital investment and industrial expansion. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary
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Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano on Saturday confirmed that the recent fire in Nairobi National Park was caused by a discarded cigarette butt. The fire broke out in the Athi Basin area near Kitengela and destroyed 210 acres of the park’s 28,000-acre expanse. Miano stated that
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Kenya’s tourism sector recorded strong growth in 2024, earning Ksh 452.20 billion, a 19.79% increase from the Ksh 377.49 billion recorded in 2023. This growth reflects the sector’s steady recovery from the pandemic slowdown. Kenya welcomed 2,394,376 international visitors in 2024, up from
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The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has assigned KICC the primary role in positioning Kenya as a leading destination for corporate and professional gatherings. Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano highlighted KICC’s crucial role in this sector, emphasizing its importance in driving economic progress, knowledge sharing, and global networking. She stated
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Kenya is offering visa-free entry to tourists and business travelers for up to three months, a move announced by President William Ruto. To improve the travel experience, new Transit and Long Connection Travelers Electronic Travel Authorisation (EtA) permits are now available. These permits allow travelers with extended layovers to leave
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Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano on Thursday held a meeting with British High Commissioner Neil Wigan to discuss collaboration on wildlife conservation and strategies to promote Kenya's tourism internationally. The discussions focused on innovative technologies for wildlife management, research-based solutions, and promoting sustainable tourism. "We