Tourism Stories

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...

ELeague1 Tour Kenya hosts fifth qualifying round at BBS Mall, Eastleigh
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 09, 2025

The competition aims at identifying Kenya’s top FIFA player, who will go on to represent the country in Paris at the League 1 McDonald's event.

Catholic bishops criticise politicians for premature campaigns, ethnic divisions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

In addition to condemning early campaigns, the bishops called for economic justice through reforms in policies such as the housing levy and taxation.

Solar power boost for Taita Taveta as county government secures deal for supply of 600 MW
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 23, 2025

Under the agreement, Miale Power Company will generate approximately 600 megawatts of solar power through a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, provid...

Tourism revenue surges to Sh452.2bn in 2024 with 2.4 million tourists visiting
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 19, 2025

The report highlighted the rise of new travel trends, including cultural tourism, adventure tourism, and sports tourism, as one of the prime reasons t...

Tourism boost as Mombasa welcomes over 1,000 tourists from two cruise ships
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 18, 2025

Many of the visitors seized the opportunity to explore Mombasa’s cultural and historical sites, while others ventured into national parks.

KCB and Kenya Pipeline dominate opening day of Kenya Cup Women’s Volleyball Tournament
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 07, 2025

KCB and Kenya Pipeline made a strong statement on the opening day of the inaugural Kenya Cup Women’s Volleyball Tournament, securing dominant victorie...

Tanzania surpasses tourism target, attracts record 5.36 million tourists in 2024
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 05, 2025

Chana attributed the impressive growth in tourist numbers to the government's strategic initiatives aimed at rejuvenating the sector after the setback...

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