November 15, 2022
Kenya: Kenya, Japan Set to Introduce Direct Flights
Kenya could soon enjoy direct flights to and from Tokyo, Japanese Ambassador to Kenya Okaniwa Ken has hinted. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Kenya: Twiga Tours Named World's Leading Safari Company
Kenyan tour company Twiga Tours has been named the World's leading tour company by the World Travel Award (WTA) in Muscat, Oman. Read more »
November 09, 2022
South Africa: Kenyans to Enjoy Visa-Free Entry to South Africa Starting Jan 1
Kenyans will enjoy visa-free entry to South Africa starting January 1 2023 for a maximum of 90 days annually. Read more »
November 08, 2022
Kenya: Kenya's Tourism Sector to Benefit From Unesco's Recovery Programme
Kenya is among eight countries set to benefit from the UNESCO Covid-19 crisis response programme aimed at supporting tourism recovery around World Heritage Sites. Read more »
November 06, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Airways Says Entebbe, Lusaka, and Mombasa Flights On Schedule
Kenya Airways has confirmed selected flights that will be taking off from Nairobi and other destinations despite a two-day-old strike by its pilots aligned to the Kenya Airline… Read more »
Kenya: Aviation Workers Union Call Off Strike
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has called off its strike barely a day after it directed its members to withdraw their labour in all areas until Kenya Civil Aviation… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Named 'Africa's Leading Destination' at WTA, Africa and Indian Ocean 2022
Whether you want to go on a safari or see some beautiful sandy beaches, Kenya is a great destination to visit. Known for its cultural diversity, scenery and abundant wildlife and… Read more »
October 17, 2022
Kenya: Govt Says Kenyans Will Be Able to Renew Old Generation Passports After Nov 30 Deadline
The government says Kenyans will still be able to renew or replace the old generation passports even after the November 30 deadline. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Projects to Receive 1.46 Million Tourists By the End of 2022
Kenya is projecting to receive close to 1.46 million tourists before the end of 2022, as more borders reopen. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Kenya: MICE a Major Contributor to Ongoing Recovery in Tourism, Industry Player Says
As Kenya and countries across the globe mark World Tourism Day on September 27, 2022, Capital Business caught up with an expert in the hospitality industry to find out the status… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Kenya: Peninah Malonza Takes Over From Najib Balala as Tourism CS
President William Ruto has appointed Peninah Malonza as the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Kenya: Kenya, Jamaica to Partner in Strengthening Conference Tourism Sectors
Kenya through the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) will collaborate with Jamaica to strengthen the conference tourism sectors in both countries. Read more »
September 09, 2022
Kenya: Kenya's Tourism Arrivals Remain Below 2019 Levels Despite Growth
Kenya's international tourism arrivals from the beginning of the year to August remained way below 2019 levels as Covid-19 effects continue to linger, new data shows. Read more »
August 18, 2022
Kenya: Bobby Kamani Appointed as a Kenya Tourism Board Member
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa Aditya Managing Director Bobby Kamani has been appointed as a member of the Kenya Tourism Board for a period of three years. Read more »
August 17, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Tourism Board Appoints Joanne Mwangi as Board Chair
Joanne Mwangi-Yelbert has been appointed the new chairperson of the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), taking over the board's leadership from Jimi Kariuki. Read more »
August 04, 2022
Kenya: Mt. Kenya National Park Showcased Through Exhibition
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has opened a one-month photo exhibition at the National Museum of Kenya aimed at raising awareness of Mt Kenya as a prime adventure tourism… Read more »
July 28, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Tourism Board Taps Key Personalities to Market Destination Kenya
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has maintained its commitment to leveraging the reach of key international and local personalities to market Kenya as a preferred and safe tourist… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Singer Anthony Hamilton in the Country, Visits Nairobi National Park
It's not every day you get to meet a "national treasure" who is not only a Grammy award-winner but also, a multiplatinum singer-songwriter, producer with over 25 years in the game,… Read more »
July 27, 2022
Kenya: Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2022 Returns After Two-Year Hiatus
The Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) is set for a physical return from October 5-7 after a two-year hiatus occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more »
July 14, 2022
Kenya: Nairobi City Named Among the World's Greatest Places of 2022 - a Must Visit
It is a city that has often been referred to as the green city in the sun and rightfully so. From the onset, it has established itself as a city with a vast network of green and… Read more »
July 06, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Tourism Board in Campaign to Woo Indian Travellers
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has commenced a joint promotional campaign with leading Indian travel agents targeting potential Indian travelers. Read more »
July 03, 2022
Kenya: English Premier League Star Kalvin Philips Enjoys Holiday in Kenya Ahead of Manchester City Move
Ahead of his move to Manchester City from Leeds United, England international Kalvin Philips was in Kenya for two weeks on holiday and travelled back home last week and immediately… Read more »
June 23, 2022
Kenya: KTB Rolls Out Campaign to Boost Domestic Travel
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has launched a domestic tourism marketing campaign aimed at boosting efforts to revitalize the tourism industry. Read more »
June 20, 2022
Kenya: Mastercard Announces MOU With KTB to Help Boost Tourism
Global technology company, Mastercard, has signed a three-year partnership with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) which seeks to drive the growth of tourism numbers in Kenya by… Read more »
June 16, 2022
Kenya: PrideInn Group Acquires Plaza Hotel as It Seeks to Tap Conference Tourism
PrideInn Group has acquired a plaza hotel along Mombasa road as it seeks to tap conference tourism while increasing its footprint across the country. Read more »