Ministry of Tourism Stories

Ruto presides over historic handover of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

Amboseli, initially designated as the Southern Reserve for the Maasai and later the Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, has evolved through various phases o...

Wildlife compensation claims hit Sh3.5 billion as thousands of Kenyans wait years for payments
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

Over 20,000 claims remain pending, covering deaths, injuries and property destruction caused by wildlife. The PS said the government prioritises older...

Tourism Ministry denies beach privatisation claims, calls reports ‘completely unfounded’
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 28, 2025

The ministry clarified that no specific beaches or islands have been designated, and that all land and natural resources remain property of the nation...

UNDP audit reveals Sh6 million unbudgeted spending by Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

UNDP has deducted the unbudgeted amount from the Sh35.8 million funding allocated for the project.

State pays Sh2.8 billion for wildlife attack claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2025

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the government has made progress in settling claims, but unresolved cases and budget constra...

State mulls proposal to allow mining in Kenyan parks and reserves
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 26, 2024

CS Mvurya said approximately Sh2.9 billion has been allocated as royalties for counties engaged in mining activities

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