World Tourism Day Stories

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...

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...

Conservancies in Garissa decry environmental degradation in refugee camps
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 28, 2024

Abdi said wildlife conservation was under threat due to extensive destruction of habitat.

Cabinet approves free entry to all national parks on tourism day
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2024

This forms part of a week-long series of activities set to run from September 22 to 29 in honour of the annual event.

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