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Holiday homes redefining Kenya’s coastal stay for local and foreign tourists
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 06, 2024

Many holiday homes in Mombasa now come equipped with swimming pools, gyms, beach access, chefs, and drivers.

Nairobi MCAs seek tighter licensing control for Airbnbs to protect guests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2024

While supporting the motion, Nominated MCA Diana Katile Mwangangi criticised the delayed regulation of the short-term rentals.

Rebecca Miano commits to enacting reforms in short-stay accomodation sector
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 03, 2024

Rebecca Miano, admitted that there are policy and legal gaps in the sector that are creating loopholes that are aiding criminal activities in the apar...

Rita Waeni murder: DCI appeals for help in tracing key suspect
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 24, 2024

DCI says detailed statements by persons of interest have been recorded and more data sourced from digital platforms to ensure all leads are used.

Cabinet sanctions measures to improve security in Airbnbs
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 13, 2024

The premises will be required to keep an updated register of all clients entering and leaving the premises

Rita Waeni murder: All suspects released for lack of evidence
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 04, 2024

The court's decision came after the ODPP told the court that the probe by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) did not link the suspects t...

Declare femicide a national emergency, women's groups tell Ruto
Mercy Asamba  |  Jan 25, 2024

The group, led by Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity, has organised a march on January 27, 2024, at the Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairob...

Ministry of Tourism reviews Airbnb rules after safety concerns
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 16, 2024

The Ministry of Tourism will conduct a thorough review of the existing regulations of the Tourism Regulatory Authority in response to recent incidents...

State issues new rules for Airbnbs, other facilities in the wake of two murders
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 15, 2024

In the wake of two recent murders that have shaken the foundations of security in private apartments offering lodging services, Kenyan authorities are...

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