tourist visa Stories
The State is concerned by the increasing number of Kenyans travelling overseas on tourist visas in search of work, a practice that often leads to frus...
The incident is particularly puzzling as the Khentika tomb, discovered in the 1950s and used as a storage facility for antiquities, had been completel...
In East Africa, Kenya led with 2.4 million visitors in 2024, ahead of Tanzania (2.1 million), Mauritius (1.38 million), Rwanda (1.36 million) and Ugan...
The move comes shortly after KWS began applying the new conservation fees on October 1, a decision that has stirred widespread debate.
The award was presented at the Somali Travel and Tourism Expo 2025 in Mogadishu, where aviation professionals and industry leaders gathered to celebra...
Experts warn that unless urgent action is taken, the region’s food security, economic growth, and biodiversity will face severe risks.
Garissa is ranked fourth nationally in terms of wildlife populations, including the endangered Hirola gazelle and the Somali reticulated giraffe. Yet,...
Boniface Mwangi and Hussein Khalid of Vocal Africa criticised the move, linking it to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Brian Odhiam...
The notice reminded tourists that all KWS-managed parks, reserves and sanctuaries are plastic-free zones and urged visitors to respect the environment...
It is illegal to keep wild animals in captivity without KWS approval. Only animals that are sick, orphaned, injured, quarantined, used for research or...
World Animal Protection is urging policymakers to use this opportunity to enact laws that not only ban commercial wildlife farming, which could lead t...
According to Tourism CS Rebecca Miano, the surge translated into Sh452 billion in earnings, confirming the sector’s place as a key source of revenue f...
Doumbouya, 40, a former French Foreign Legion soldier, seized power in 2021, ousting President Alpha Conde in what he described as a necessary interve...
CS Rebecca Miano explained that the move provides a rare opportunity for Kenyans to reconnect with the country’s wildlife heritage while fostering a d...
TRA said it remains committed to supporting innovation that strengthens Kenya's position as a leading and trusted global tourism destination while saf...
Although the bans affect many seeking work or travel opportunities, they underscore the importance of compliance with visa rules and legal requirement...
Although the UAE government has not publicly outlined the specific reasons, multiple reports link the restrictions to security concerns, strained dipl...
The quartet were recommended for national honours for their contributions to Kenyan football, particularly their standout performances at the recently...
The four-day event, running from September 25-28, will precede the official United Nations World Tourism Day commemorations on September 27, which wil...
According to the proposals, Kenyan citizens aged 70 and above, children under five, and persons living with disabilities would enjoy free entry.
Participants from over 70 countries will bring international flair to the iconic event, reinforcing Kenya’s status as a leading tourism destination.
The state-backed initiative, part of the Great Transfiguration Project launched in 2021, envisions hotels, eco-lodges, shopping centres, a cable car t...
The suspended operators have been ordered to cease operations immediately, and their licenses will remain revoked until they demonstrate full complian...
Ogam, briefly released from national team duty, stopped by the club’s Ruaraka Grounds to share a final moment with his teammates before travelling to...
The Atlas Lions are chasing a record third CHAN crown, but Sektioui insists his team will not underestimate their opponents despite Morocco’s pedigree...
Uganda will host the CHAN 2024 third-place playoff between Sudan and Senegal at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, on Friday evening, with kickoff se...
All tickets are branded NOT FOR SALE but retain the full security features of official CHAN tickets.
Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri hailed Corporal Muchiri for his professionalism and commitment both on and off the pitch.
The two teams both emerged second in their respective group stages and failed to beat their hosts in their group stage matches. Morocco lost 1-0 to Ke...
