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Zanzibar shatters tourism record with over 700,000 visitors in just 10 months
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 16, 2025

In January, Zanzibar welcomed 84,069 visitors, followed by 82,750 in February and 60,345 in March. International arrivals peaked mid-year, reaching 98...

Garissa leaders oppose wildlife relocation, demand revival of dormant game reserves
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 14, 2025

They strongly opposed proposals to translocate wildlife to private ranches, warning that such actions repeat historical injustices. They cited the rel...

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...

Study in Botswana, Mauritius, Rwanda finds luxury tourism poses risks to African economies
The Conversation  |  Nov 03, 2025

Rwanda’s position goes against a lot of recent literature on African political economy, which argues that parties with a stronger hold on power would...

KPA applauds streamlined ETA system amid surge in cruise tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2025

KPA Chairman Benjamin Tayari praised the government for its continued focus on digitising travel systems, noting that the streamlined ETA platform had...

Tourism authority warns public over fake job scams linked to nonexistent lodges in Maasai Mara
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 30, 2025

The alert follows complaints to the authority regarding fake job advertisements by these entities, where unsuspecting applicants are asked to send mon...

Kenya, Uganda launch joint tourism drive to attract 1.4 million African visitors
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 30, 2025

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano described the collaboration as a milestone in regional tourism, emphasising that both governments...

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...

Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Mombasa after five-year hiatus
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

The resumption will see Turkish Airlines operate three weekly flights, each with an eight-tonne belly cargo capacity, a move expected to strengthen co...

Shimoni port welcomes first cruise ship, boosting Kwale County’s tourism revival
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 27, 2025

After Kwale, the cruise ship will proceed to Mombasa and Lamu ports, continuing its showcase of Kenya’s coastal charm to international travellers.

Kenya elected Vice Chair of new Global Mediation body in Hong Kong
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

Kenya was represented at the event by its Ambassador to China, Willy Bett, who was elected one of the two Vice-Chairpersons of the organisation’s Gove...

Experts converge in Mombasa to tackle marine pollution, boost blue economy
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 14, 2025

According to GIZ Development Coordinator Robin Farrington, the Indian Ocean has greatly benefited from scientific advancements that have improved cons...

Experts urge authentic experiences as modern travellers reshape African tourism
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 09, 2025

Experts say adapting to emerging trends is vital if the continent is to remain competitive in an increasingly digital and experience-driven market.

Kenyans warned against using tourist visas to seek jobs abroad
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

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...

Egypt launches investigation after ancient artefact disappears from sealed tomb
XINHUA  |  Oct 06, 2025

The incident is particularly puzzling as the Khentika tomb, discovered in the 1950s and used as a storage facility for antiquities, had been completel...

CS Miano outlines strategy to revive, diversify Kenya’s tourism sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

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...

Court halts implementation of KWS' park entry fee hike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The move comes shortly after KWS began applying the new conservation fees on October 1, a decision that has stirred widespread debate.

Somalia’s first female captain Yasmin Abdi Farah wins pilot of the year 2025
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 02, 2025

The award was presented at the Somali Travel and Tourism Expo 2025 in Mogadishu, where aviation professionals and industry leaders gathered to celebra...

Global marine experts convene in Mombasa to tackle overfishing, pollution, climate threats
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 29, 2025

Experts warn that unless urgent action is taken, the region’s food security, economic growth, and biodiversity will face severe risks.

Garissa leaders warn poaching, foreign travel advisories threaten tourism
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 27, 2025

Garissa is ranked fourth nationally in terms of wildlife populations, including the endangered Hirola gazelle and the Somali reticulated giraffe. Yet,...

Activists protest exclusion of Lake Nakuru from free entry, link reversal to Odhiambo's disappearance
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 27, 2025

Boniface Mwangi and Hussein Khalid of Vocal Africa criticised the move, linking it to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Brian Odhiam...

KWS sets strict rules ahead of free national park entry on World Tourism Day
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The notice reminded tourists that all KWS-managed parks, reserves and sanctuaries are plastic-free zones and urged visitors to respect the environment...

Snake farming could unlock economic and health benefits, experts say
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

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 urges Kenya to ban cruel commercial wildlife farming
Zainab Saidi  |  Sep 24, 2025

World Animal Protection is urging policymakers to use this opportunity to enact laws that not only ban commercial wildlife farming, which could lead t...

Kenya earned Sh452 billion in 2024 from surge in international tourists, says CS Miano
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

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...

Over 90 per cent of Guineans back Constitution that may let coup leader seek presidency
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 23, 2025

Doumbouya, 40, a former French Foreign Legion soldier, seized power in 2021, ousting President Alpha Conde in what he described as a necessary interve...

Kenyans to access game parks for free on World Tourism Day - CS Rebecca Miano
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 23, 2025

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...

Uber Safaris must comply with strict licensing rules, says tourism regulator
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 19, 2025

TRA said it remains committed to supporting innovation that strengthens Kenya's position as a leading and trusted global tourism destination while saf...

2026 UAE visa ban: List of affected countries
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 18, 2025

Although the bans affect many seeking work or travel opportunities, they underscore the importance of compliance with visa rules and legal requirement...

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