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Kenya Tourism Board

Also known as: KTB

Kenya Tourism Board — government agency intensifying cross-border tourism partnerships and promoting convention tourism growth through strategic partnerships and destination marketing.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    itate entry. “As the new PS for the tourism sector, I commit my full support to revive and grow tourism arrivals from both local and international visitors, which will boost our revenues and generate tens of thousands of jobs for our skilled youth,” said Bitok.Kenya Tourism Board

    PS Bitok unveils raft of measures to boost tourist numbers, revenue
  3. 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
  4. The Standard

    He cited 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 Ch

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

    ieties. “The camera not only captures light and shadow,” Guo said. “As photographers, we travel far and wide to freeze the breathtaking landscapes, diverse ecosystems and wonderful wildlife of Kenya.” Destination Marketing Lead, Asia Middle East and Oceania at Kenya Tourism Board

    China, Kenya photographers launch wildlife exhibition to deepen cultural ties
  7. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Kenya Tourism Board has intensified efforts to deepen cross-border tourism partnerships as Kenya targets a 27 per cent rise in Ugandan visitor arrivals to 300,000 in 2026.

    Kenya targets 300,000 Ugandan tourists as regional travel gains momentum
  8. The Standard

    exhibition will serve as a bridge to foster deeper exchanges and cooperation between China and Kenya, and indeed between China and Africa as a whole, in the field of ecological conservation.” The day also saw the signing of a partnership agreement between the Kenya Tourism Board

    Kenya targets tourism growth through heritage and biodiversity partnerships
  9. Citizen Digital

    In the agreement with Afriventia Group and Kenya Tourism Board, the parties will collaborate on destination marketing, event development and strategic promotion of Kenya as a hub for international conferences, exhibitions and business events.

    CPF Group enters partnership to boost Kenya’s MICE sector
  10. The Standard

    The Kenya Tourism Board is repositioning culture as Kenya’s competitive edge. Festivals like those in Lamu, Narok, and Kajiado, among other counties, are attracting global travelers seeking authentic experiences.

    Why indigenous knowledge is the next frontier of Kenya's economic development
  11. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Newly minted world record holder Sebastian Sawe has been accorded a four-night holiday treat at a destination of his choice by the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) as the country continue to soak up his heroics at the London Marathon last Sunday.

    Sebastian Sawe offered holiday tour by KTB
  12. April 2026
  13. 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

PS Bitok announces plans to reverse slow tourism growth in Kenya

The News

Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has unveiled measures to address the sector's slow growth over the past two decades, saying Kenya could boost arrivals to 10 million in coming years by leveraging local, regional, and global competitiveness. The PS noted that tourism generates more than Sh500 billion annually and that the government is supporting the industry through market diversification and enhanced digital competitiveness, while simplifying the ETA process and removing visa requirements for African tourists.

23 June 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. PS Bitok announces plans to reverse slow tourism growth in Kenya

    Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has unveiled measures to address the sector's slow growth over the past two decades, saying Kenya could boost arrivals to 10 million in coming years by leveraging local, regional, and global competitiveness. The PS noted that tourism generates more than Sh500 billion annually and that the government is supporting the industry through market diversification and enhanced digital competitiveness, while simplifying the ETA process and removing visa requirements for African tourists.

    23 June 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

Monday 25 May

  1. Kenyan and Chinese photographers launch joint wildlife exhibition

    Kenyan and Chinese photographers opened the inaugural joint wildlife photography exhibition in Nairobi, titled "Symbiosis of Life, Appreciation of Civilizations," at the Kenya National Library, organized by the Photographic Association of Kenya and China's Artistic Photography Society to promote cultural exchange and environmental conservation.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Kenya targets 300,000 Ugandan tourists in 2026

    Kenya Tourism Board is intensifying cross-border tourism partnerships, targeting a 27 per cent rise in Ugandan visitor arrivals to 300,000 in 2026. The push emerged during the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo in Kampala, where tourism stakeholders emphasized that regional travel is critical for sustaining Kenya's tourism sector.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Kenya diversifies tourism through heritage and biodiversity partnerships

    Kenya is boosting tourism revenue by integrating cultural tourism with convention tourism and expanding beyond traditional wildlife safaris and beaches to include heritage, indigenous knowledge, arts, and eco-cultural experiences. Cultural tourism is among the fastest-growing tourism segments globally, with increasing numbers of international and domestic tourists seeking authentic cultural experiences.

    23 May 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

Monday 11 May

  1. Indigenous knowledge as investable asset for Kenya's economy

    Kenya's cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge, historically marginal to economic planning, are emerging as a powerful economic asset through sectors like ethical fashion, organic agriculture, and traditional medicine. Cultural exports already contribute 2.8 per cent of Kenya's total exports, though much of the indigenous economy remains informal and undocumented, and the country has established progressive frameworks including the Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions Act (2016) to protect and commercialize this knowledge.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard

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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