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Kenya elected to UN Tourism Executive Council
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

The high-level gathering, hosted in collaboration with UN Tourism, brought together ministers, private sector leaders and development partners from ac...

Coast hoteliers urge tougher anti-pollution measures to protect marine life and boost tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 10, 2025

The industry stakeholders voiced concerns over the persistent dumping of waste, including disposable diapers, plastic bottles, and microplastics along...

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.

Harambee Stars arrive in camp ahead of Chad friendlies
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 03, 2025

Harambee Stars Head Coach Benni McCarthy expressed optimism about the team's preparations ahead of their upcoming friendly matches against Chad, sayin...

Mbadi, Miano make new appointments across ministries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano also made new appointments to her docket, naming Nicanor Sabula and Fred Kaigua to the Board of Directors of t...

Gachagua party launch postponed after Sports Kenya revoked Kasarani booking
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 27, 2025

In response, the DCP condemned the cancellation, describing it as “an affront to democracy” and accused the government of attempting to frustrate its...

Cabinet rift over Sh4.5 billion Bomas upgrade exposes Ruto government divisions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

Mbadi wants the Tourism department to ring-fence the Sh4.5 billion for the upgrade, a move Miano is uncomfortable with because the facility falls outs...

Tanzania cuts tourism licensing fees to boost local investment and conservation efforts
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 21, 2025

Tourism Minister Pindi Chana announced additional measures, such as waiving park entry fees for licensed tour guides, adding that all payments will no...

KWS apologises over long queues at Nairobi Park after viral video exposes chaotic entry system
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

KWS also reminded the public of alternative entry points to ease congestion, pointing to the East Gate off Mombasa Road and Mbagathi Gate on Magadi Ro...

FKE warns of job losses as high taxes force business closures, urges relief in budget
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2025

FKE Executive Director Jacqueline Mugo said many firms in the region have shut down because of high operating costs, causing about 5,000 people to los...

KWS proposes 10pc tourism revenue share for communities as wildlife earnings hit Sh460bn
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2025

Under this model, local communities would directly benefit, using the funds for initiatives such as bursaries, water infrastructure, and wildlife corr...

National Assembly freezes Sh4.5bn for Bomas renovations, questions priorities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2025

At the heart of the controversy is a directive from National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, which set aside Sh4.5 billion from the fund to ren...

Somali Government reopens Doolow airport after four-month closure
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 12, 2025

The reopening of the airport, which had been shut down due to security concerns, comes after a review and assurances from local authorities that the a...

This is just the beginning, Wangaya says despite AFCON U20 exit
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 08, 2025

Despite Kenya’s early exit from the U20 AFCON, midfielder Kevin Wangaya Injehu remains optimistic about the team’s future, after being named Man of th...

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...

Kenya records 14.7pc rise in international tourist arrivals in 2024 - Report
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 06, 2025

The number of international visitors arriving through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi grew by 10.1 per cent to 1,627,837, while...

Rising Stars face Morocco as Kenya returns to AFCON U20 after 46 years
Michael Kirwa  |  May 01, 2025

Kenya’s Rising Stars return to the continental stage tonight as they face Morocco in their opening match of the 2025 AFCON U20 tournament in Cairo, ma...

Tourism booms as Nairobi parks become most visited, attracting 886,000 visitors in 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

The Nairobi Mini Orphanage ranked first nationally, outshining other major destinations and reflecting a shift in tourist interest towards conservatio...

Tourism CS Miano faces online backlash for endorsing and wearing Manchester United jersey
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

While many condemned the act, others came to Miano’s defence. Supporters argued that liking an international football club did not conflict with her p...

Interior CS Murkomen clarifies robbery incident targeting tourist involved lone criminal, not gangs
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 07, 2025

Murkomen clarified that the incident, which occurred during the arrival of tourists onboard MS Crystal Symphony at Mapembeni area, involved a lone str...

Police post to be set up in Mombasa's Mapembeni area after tourist robbed
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 04, 2025

Security officials stated that measures are being reinforced to curb criminal activities, particularly in areas frequented by both local and internati...

Ichung’wah firm after heckling during Ruto's Mt Kenya tour, vows to continue supporting President
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 04, 2025

Nyandarua Senator John Methu, who seemed to be enjoying Ichung’wah’s woes, mockingly posted in his X account that those who were speaking at the polit...

Tough day for Ruto’s allies as Ichung’wah, others heckled in Nyandarua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

President Ruto, who was present, remained composed throughout and did not comment on the heckling in his brief remarks.

UDA MP struggles to justify need for Ruto’s Mt Kenya visit for development to happen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

As Ruto embarks on his tour, all eyes will be on how the region receives him and whether his visit will mend the growing political cracks within his s...

Inside President Ruto's five-day tour of Mt Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

Ruto will return to Central Kenya counties for the first time since the impeachment of his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua

Lamu intensifies efforts to market region as key tourist destination
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 20, 2025

Key tourist destinations in Lamu County include Shella, Ras Kitau, Matondoni, Kipungani, Kiwayu, Manda Island, Takwa, Siyu, Pate and surrounding areas...

DCI arrests two suspects caught on video robbing people during Ruto's Nairobi tour
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 19, 2025

Two mobile phones recovered from the two suspects will be forwarded to the DCI Cybercrime Unit for analysis.

Tourism boost as MV Viking Sky cruise ship docks at Mombasa Port with 845 passengers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 19, 2025

Unlike most cruise liners that make brief stops, MV Viking Sky will stay for three days, giving visitors ample time to explore the city's rich cultura...

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