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Kenyan press · Person

June Chepkemei

Also known as: Ms June Chepkemei

2026-04-302026-08-01

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The 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
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKTB CEO June Chepkemei (left) presents a certificate of recognition to Lydia Kimani of Sawela Lodges during the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) 2026 Partners' breakfast in Nairobi.

    Magical Kenya Travel Expo attracts 10,000 delegates
  4. The Standard

    The KTB Chief Executive Officer (CEO), June Chepkemei, said that currently Kenya has a record 8 million tourists, including 5.2 million domestic tourists and 2.7 million foreign tourists.

    Kilifi leaders push for payment of squatters to pave way for Malindi airport expansion
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Kenya Tourism Board CEO June Chepkemei said the WTTC findings affirm Kenya's tourism performance and the sector's growing economic contribution.

    Kenya urged to improve air connectivity to unlock tourism growth
  7. The Standard

    d the recent Gen Z demonstrations, saying international media coverage created the impression that the entire country was unsafe despite the protests being largely confined to Nairobi's Central Business District.Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) chief executive officer, Ms June Chepkemei

    PS to media: Think of tourism sector as you report on Ebola
  8. May 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) CEO June Chepkemei said the collaboration combines public sector destination marketing efforts with private sector expertise to strengthen Kenya’s competitiveness in the continental business tourism market.

    CPF Group enters partnership to boost Kenya’s MICE sector
  10. Citizen Digital

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    Sebastian Sawe offered holiday tour by KTB
  11. April 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    We witnessed our own Hillary Kibiwott plant 23,326 trees in 24 hours in Kaptagat Forest on 22 April 2026, and today, the Kenya Tourism Board proudly welcomes Antoine Moses to Magical Kenya,” added June Chepkemei, Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Tourism Board.

    Inside 24-hour one-man attempt to plant 40,000 mangroves in Mombasa
Tourism & Environment

Kenya hosts travel expo aiming for five million visitors by 2027

The News

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

Yesterday

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

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