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June Chepkemei

Also known as: Ms June Chepkemei

2026-04-302026-10-30

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October 2026
5 OctThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeTourism PS Julius Bitok, KTB CEO June Chepkemei and Tatler Africa Managing Director Bonita Mutoni during signing of a three-year partnership positioning Kenya at the centre of Africa’s travel ecosystem on September 9, 2026. …
Kenya tourism records growth despite faces infrastructure gaps
2 OctCitizen Digital
… Kenya Tourism Board CEO, June Chepkemei, welcomed the return of the service, noting the important role of air connectivity in supporting tourism growth and making Kenya’s destinations more accessible to regional travellers. …
Jambojet resumes daily flights between Nairobi and Entebbe, Uganda
September 2026
24 SeptThe Standard
… tional platform that brings together tour operators, county governments and tourism partners under a unified framework for developing and selling structured, ready-to-book travel packages.Speaking during the flag-off of the first leg in Samburu, KTB Chief Executive June Chepkemei …
KTB taps northern Kenya to boost domestic tourism
23 SeptCapital News
… KTB CEO June Chepkemei said the broadcasts would also expose viewers to tourism destinations and experiences around the country. …
KWS turns to live broadcasts to woo domestic, international wildlife lovers
23 SeptCitizen Digital
… June Chepkemei, the CEO of Kenya Tourism Board, said the campaign aims to convert tourism awareness into actual bookings, with the board working closely with county governments and tour operators. …
Kenya targets to unlock Northern Counties for domestic tourism
22 SeptCitizen Digital
… KTB Chief Executive Officer June Chepkemei said the wildlife broadcasts could also introduce viewers to destinations, communities and tourism experiences beyond the animals featured on screen. …
Kenya launches six-month live wildlife streaming programme
12 SeptCitizen Digital
… The agreement was signed by Esports Kenya president Ronny Lusigi, KTB chief executive officer June Chepkemei and GEF President Sir Paul Foster who was in the country earlier this week at the KTB headquarters in Nairobi. …
Kenya turns to esports to boost tourism on global stage
11 SeptCitizen Digital
… Kenya Tourism Board CEO June Chepkemei reinforced this perspective, noting that marketers must view themselves as demand architects overseeing the complete customer journey rather than simple product communicators. …
Marketers urged to take action in shaping Kenya's economic growth
11 SeptThe Standard
… Kenya Tourism Board CEO June Chepkemei challenged marketers to consider the entire customer journey rather than focus on campaigns. …
Forget campaigns, marketers told to design growth
July 2026
31 JulThe Standard
… Speaking during the launch of the expo in Nairobi, Kenya Tourism Board Chief Executive June Chepkemei said the event has become a strategic platform for connecting tourism businesses, attracting investment and expanding Kenya's global tourism market. …
Kenya eyes 5m visitors as Magical Kenya travel expo targets record attendance

Tourism & Environment

Kenya tourism grows but remains below potential, seeks diversification

The News

Kenya recorded 2.7 million international tourist arrivals and 5.2 million domestic tourists annually, with international arrivals growing nine per cent—outperforming global and African growth rates. The sector earned about Sh500 billion but aims to double earnings to Sh1 trillion and increase international arrivals to 5.5 million by June 2028, while addressing infrastructure gaps and diversifying attractions.

5 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 5 October

Kenya tourism grows but remains below potential, seeks diversification
Kenya recorded 2.7 million international tourist arrivals and 5.2 million domestic tourists annually, with international arrivals growing nine per cent—outperforming global and African growth rates. The sector earned about Sh500 billion but aims to double earnings to Sh1 trillion and increase international arrivals to 5.5 million by June 2028, while addressing infrastructure gaps and diversifying attractions.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

Jambojet resumes daily flights to Entebbe with affordable fares
Regional low-cost carrier Jambojet resumed daily flights between Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, with one-way fares starting from Ksh 22,950. The airline first operated the route in 2018 for nearly two years and returns with an expanded fleet and greater operational capacity.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 24 September

KTB launches campaign to boost northern Kenya domestic tourism
The Kenya Tourism Board is targeting northern Kenya's untapped tourism potential through the Hapa Ni Wapi Sales Conversion Campaign, which aims to shift focus from awareness-raising to driving bookings and bed nights, with a target of 5.6 million bed nights by 2027.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

Kenya Wildlife Service launches live broadcast safari initiative
Kenya Wildlife Service, partnering with Kenya Tourism Board and WildEarth Productions, launched a six-month live wildlife broadcast initiative called KenyaLIVE on September 7, streaming footage from nine parks including Nairobi National Park, Amboseli, Tsavo East and West, the Aberdares, Sibiloi, Meru, Ruma and Mount Elgon across platforms including DStv, YouTube, Samsung TV Plus and Roku. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the virtual broadcasts aim to inspire domestic and international audiences to experience Kenya's wildlife in person.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya accelerates domestic tourism campaign in northern counties
Kenya is launching a campaign to promote tourism in northern counties including Samburu, Marsabit, and Turkana, targeting domestic visitors and reducing reliance on international tourism. The Kenya Tourism Board's effort highlights the region's wildlife, culture, and adventure experiences, with Samburu National Reserve accounting for about 85 percent of the county's own-source revenue.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

Kenya launches six-month live wildlife streaming initiative
Kenya has launched a six-month live wildlife streaming programme called "Experience Wonder Live From Kenya," a joint project by the Kenya Wildlife Service and Kenya Tourism Board running from September 7, 2026, that offers audiences worldwide direct access to national parks and conservation activities including rhino protection efforts at Nairobi National Park.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 12 September

Kenya partners on esports to promote tourism globally
The Esports Kenya Federation, Kenya Tourism Board, and Global Esports Federation have partnered to leverage esports and video gaming to promote Kenya as a tourism destination, with the Magical Kenya brand to be integrated into international esports events and featured on the Esports Kenya National Team's jerseys.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

Marketers must prioritize data-driven strategies for Kenya's growth
The Marketing Society of Kenya has urged marketing professionals to shift toward data-driven strategies, customer trust, and measurable business outcomes rather than simple promotional campaigns to drive the nation's economic expansion. Industry leaders emphasized at the MSK Annual Conference in Mombasa that growth must be deliberately designed around customer understanding and technological integration.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Marketers urged to use data and strategy for economic growth
At the Marketing Society of Kenya's annual conference in Mombasa, marketing professionals were challenged to move beyond campaigns and use data, technology and customer insight to drive measurable business results and Kenya's economic growth. Senior leaders emphasized that growth must be deliberately designed around customer understanding, clear value propositions, and the connection of creativity, technology and commercial outcomes.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 31 July

Kenya hosts travel expo aiming for five million visitors by 2027
Kenya is hosting the 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo in October with over 10,000 delegates from 40 countries and more than 400 exhibitors, as part of efforts to reach a target of five million international arrivals by the end of 2027. The event is expected to be the largest edition since inception, with attendance up nearly 30 per cent from last year.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 30 July

Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2026 expects 10,000 delegates
Kenya will host more than 10,000 delegates from 40 countries at the 16th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo in October 2026, with over 400 exhibitors and 250 international buyers, marking the event's largest attendance yet as the country targets 5 million tourists by end of 2027.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 8 July

Kilifi leaders urge government to pay squatters for airport expansion
County leaders including Senator Stewart Madzayo and MP Amina Mnyazi are calling for the government to compensate squatters and landowners displaced by Malindi International Airport expansion plans. Affected residents are demanding Sh2.5 billion in compensation after eviction, with the matter pending before courts and the Land Acquisition Tribunal.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 17 June

WTTC urges Kenya to improve air connectivity for tourism growth
The World Travel & Tourism Council says Kenya can attract more tourists, boost earnings and create jobs by improving air connectivity, attracting investment and diversifying tourism products. WTTC President Claudia Guevara noted that Africa's tourism sector grew 5 percent last year, contributing $226 billion to the continent's economy, with Kenya ranking fourth in Africa in international visitor spending.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 9 June

Kenya officials caution media on Ebola reporting impact
Tourism and government officials have warned against sensational reporting on Ebola, citing misinformation causing unnecessary travel cancellations and threatening the country's tourism sector recovery. The Tourism Principal Secretary assured that Kenya is Ebola-free and urged journalists to prioritise factual, contextual reporting.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 19 May

CPF Group partners to strengthen Kenya's conference tourism sector
CPF Group has partnered with Afriventia Group and Kenya Tourism Board to boost Kenya's MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) sector through destination marketing, event development, and strategic promotion, leveraging infrastructure projects like Bomas of Kenya's redevelopment and Talanta Stadium construction to attract international conferences and business events.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 1 May

Marathon world record holder Sawe offered luxury holiday by KTB
Sebastian Sawe, who became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in a marathon with a time of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, has been offered a fully sponsored four-night luxury getaway called the "Champion's Retreat" at a Kenyan destination of his choice by the Kenya Tourism Board.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 30 April

Canadian tree planter attempts 40,000 mangrove record in Mombasa
Antoine Moses, a Canadian who holds the Guinness World Record for planting the most terrestrial trees in 24 hours, is attempting a new record by planting 40,000 mangroves in 24 hours in Mombasa, coordinating with tidal shifts to plant as water retreats and focusing on mangroves as coastal buffers.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →