The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Najib Balala says that Kenya is currently implementing the Cop 26 declarations on sustainability and climate change. CS Balala noted that African countries should also take time to create synergies and cooperate in combating climate change in the continent “We
Kenya will spend Ksh46.5 million to build a memorial for the fallen elephant in in Amboseli National Park. According to Najib Balala the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Big Tim who died on February 4 2020 aged 50 years in the Mada area of Amboseli
Kenya’s tourism revenue in the year 2021 went up 34.76 percent to Ksh.146 billion compared to Ksh.88 billion that was netted same period in the year 2020. In fresh data from the Tourism Research Institute, the surge in revenue was on the back of a 53.29
The safety of travelers all over the world as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic has become a priority with Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala stating that the ongoing vaccination in the country will enhance the level of confidence on safe travels among
The number of international arrivals in Kenya dropped significantly when individuals chose to stay at home to minimise physical contact on the back of heightened coronavirus infections, according to the Economic survey 2021. According to the survey, the visitor arrivals dropped by 71.5 percent from 2,035.4
Kenya is set to host the 2021 Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), largest tourism fair in the region, virtually between October 5, and 6, 2021. Last year, Kenya was forced to postpone the annual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the event will bring together domestic, regional and
Lodge and restaurant owners in Nakuru County are calling for the diversification of local tourism products in an effort to attract more domestic and international tourists even as the government eases on the COVID-19 restrictions. Rift Valley Lakes Tourism Association Coordinator and coordinator to Lake Nakuru
President Uhuru Kenyatta has applauded Kenya's wildlife conservation agencies led by the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) for successful anti-poaching efforts. He also challenged the agencies to continue finding new innovative approaches for the sustainable management of Kenya's rich wildlife heritage. “The reduction in losses in
In this year’s wildebeest migration in Kenya, the world will have an opportunity to stream live the spectacular wildlife event at the Masai Mara National Park, Kenya on TikTok. This follows a collaboration between TikTok and the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), and Conservation
Kenya’s earnings from tourism rose by 3.9 percent last year to Ksh163.56 billion shillings, due to a slight increase in the number of visitors. According to a report unveiled by Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, Najib Balala, Kenya received nearly 2.05 million tourists last year, denoting an increase of 1.1
