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June Chepkemei

Also known as: Ms June Chepkemei

2026-04-302026-10-30

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July 2026
30 JulThe 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
8 JulThe 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
June 2026
17 JunCitizen 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
9 JunThe 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
May 2026
19 MayCitizen 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
1 MayCitizen Digital
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Sebastian Sawe offered holiday tour by KTB
April 2026
30 AprCitizen 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 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 →