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Editor’s Note: Tonya Fitzpatrick reviewed and updated this article on July 31, 2026, to provide current context on Kenya’s tourism performance, sustainability standards, locally led tourism and the ...
News Kenya » Central » Tourism: Kenya Reworks Passenger Fee Revenue to Fund Aviation and Tourism
Kenya is changing how passenger service charge revenue is distributed so more of the money supports aviation safety, airport operations and tourism promotion. The reform comes as Kenya plans for much ...
News Kenya » Central » Tourism: Kenya’s tourism competitive edge in AI age
The way travellers discover and decide on their next destination is changing fundamentally. Not long ago, the journey began with a travel agent, a brochure or a recommendation from friends and family.
News Kenya » Central » Tourism: High travel costs threaten Uganda-Kenya tourism growth
High airfares and other travel barriers are hampering efforts to deepen tourism between Uganda and Kenya, tourism officials and private sector leaders have warned. They said expensive flights, lengthy ...
News Kenya » Central » Tourism: Kenya Leading Africa’s Travel and Tourism Growth
As Africa enters a new stage in tourism growth, new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) analyzed just how important Kenya is to the continent’s tourism growth. New Economic Impact ...
News Kenya » Central » Tourism: Kenya, Uganda strengthen tourism ties and regional mobility ahead of October 2026 summit
Kenya and Uganda are deepening cooperation in tourism, innovation and regional mobility ahead of the 5th Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit in Mombasa.
News Kenya » Central » Tourism: Ministry Proposes Separation of Tourism Levy Collection and Funds Management
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has proposed separating the responsibility for collecting levies from hotels and restaurants from management of the funds to improve efficiency and transparency.In ...
News Kenya » Central » Tourism: Uganda and Kenya Launch 5th Coast Tourism & Innovation Summit, Push for Seamless Regional Travel
Uganda and Kenya are seeking to deepen tourism cooperation by addressing high travel costs, policy barriers and gaps in regional connectivity as stakeholders prepare for the 5th Uganda–Kenya Coast ...
News Kenya » Central » Tourism: Kenya Sees Tourism Earnings Rising 24% to $4.3 Billion This Year
Kenya expects earnings from tourism, one of the nation’s main sources of foreign currency, will surge 24% to 560 billion shillings ($4.33 billion) this year. Based on current trends and the government ...
News Kenya » Central » Tourism: Why counties must stop sitting on Kenya's tourism gold
Kenya has set itself an ambitious but achievable target of attracting at least five million international tourists a year by 2028. This is not a vanity number. It is about higher tourism earnings, ...
News Kenya » Central » Tourism: Kenya: Shaky tourism sector fears Ebola facility will cripple industry
The Ebola treatment facility for American patients, approved under President William Ruto‘s administration, is set to be established at Laikipia Air Base, about 200km north of Nairobi. Critics warn ...
News Kenya » Central » Tourism: Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit to Held in October
Uganda and Kenya are reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation in tourism, innovation and regional integration as preparations advance for the 5th Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism and ...