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Rebecca Miano

Also known as: Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano · Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano · Ms Miano · Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano · CS Rebecca Miano · Minister for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano · Tourism CS Rebecca Miano

Rebecca Miano — Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary overseeing Kenya's tourism sector and managing projects including Bomas International Convention Complex.

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  1. April 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Present were Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, Cabinet Secretaries Kipchumba Murkomen (Interior), Rebecca Miano (Tourism), Wycliffe Oparanya (Co-operatives), Deborah Barasa (Environment), Eric Mugaa (Water), and Attorney-General

    Ruto defends economic record, says Kenya on path to transformation
  3. The Standard

    Their arrival, witnessed by senior government officials including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, signals more than a routine wildlife transfer—it is a deliberate intervention to reverse decades of decline.Speaking during the

    Kenya receives four rare endangered Mountain Bongos in bid to boost survival
  4. Capital News

    PCS thanked CS Rebecca Miano, Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife, Dr. Erustus Kanga, Director General, Kenya Wildlife Services, Humphrey Kariuki, Founder & Patron, Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, for facilitating the repatriation and Moses Wekesa, Managing Director, Kenya Airport A

    Mudavadi says Kenya committed to wildlife conservation
  5. Citizen Digital

    The reception at JKIA was led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, and brought together stakeholders including KWS Director General Prof Erustus Kanga, Czech Republic Ambassador Nicol Adamcova, the Kenya Airports Au

    Four mountain bongos arrive from Czech Republic, moved to Mt. Kenya conservancy
  6. Capital News

    They were received at the airport in a ceremony led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano.

    Kenya Strengthens Mountain Bongo Population with Arrival of Four Rare Males
Tourism & Environment

Kenya launches six-month live wildlife streaming initiative

The News

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.

19 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. 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.

    19 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 18 September

  1. Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi

    Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which the government expects will boost tourism by attracting athletes, officials, supporters and visitors who will explore more of Kenya's destinations and experience its sporting excellence, natural heritage, culture and hospitality.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 17 September

  1. Senators demand Bomas complex contract as ministries clash over oversight

    Senators have demanded the contract and financial records for the multi-billion-shilling Bomas International Conference Centre project, questioning the division of responsibilities between the Ministries of Defence and Tourism. The Ministry of Defence is responsible for contracting and procurement, while Tourism will own and market the facility, an arrangement that has raised concerns among lawmakers since the project is funded through the Tourism Fund.

    17 September 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Narok-Mara road blockade strands tourists, raises industry concerns

    A protest over an unrepaired road on the Narok-Mara highway left tourists and safari vehicles stranded, prompting hotelier Mohammed Hersi to warn that such incidents could damage Kenya's international tourism reputation and undermine efforts to attract five million visitors by 2028.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 3 September

  1. Standard Chartered Marathon adds medical support, sustainability

    Over 30,000 runners will participate in the 25 October Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, which will feature expanded medical coverage, 20 hydration stations, roaming bicycle medics, and sustainability measures including tree seedlings for finishers and a partnership with Nairobi City County to plant 50,000 trees.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Kenya communities urged to commercialize cultural heritage for jobs

    Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has challenged Kenyan communities to turn their cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge into profitable enterprises that create jobs and boost household incomes. Speaking at the Laikipia Cultural Tourism Festival, Koskei said traditional skills and cultural products have significant economic potential if communities move beyond showcasing heritage to commercially exploiting their innovations.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. MPs seek law to ring-fence tourism revenue for wildlife conflict victims

    Members of Parliament want the government to ring-fence money from Kenya's tourism sector—which earned Sh562 billion in 2025 and Sh452 billion in 2024—to compensate victims of human-wildlife conflict. MPs expressed concern that compensation allocations lack legal backing and are insufficient, with one MP calling the Sh5 million payment to bereaved families inadequate.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 23 August

  1. Four arrested as 18 Amboseli elephants die from cyanide

    Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the deaths of 18 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, with preliminary laboratory findings indicating probable cyanide poisoning from pesticide-contaminated tomatoes sourced from farms adjacent to wildlife habitats.

    23 August 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 22 August

  1. Four arrested in Amboseli elephant poisoning case

    A multiagency team has arrested four people in connection with the poisoning of 18 elephants at the Amboseli ecosystem. Preliminary laboratory results indicate cyanide poisoning from pesticide-contaminated tomatoes sourced from farms adjacent to wildlife habitats.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 20 August

  1. Ministry proposes separating tourism levy collection from funds management

    The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has proposed that the Tourism Fund retain responsibility for collecting levies from hotels and restaurants while the Cabinet Secretary oversees management of the funds, in order to improve efficiency and transparency. The 2% revenue levy currently supports government-owned tourism institutions including the Kenya Tourism Board and Kenya Utalii College.

    20 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Ministry proposes separating tourism levy collection from fund management

    The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has recommended that the Tourism Fund continue collecting levies while the Cabinet Secretary assumes oversight of fund management and disbursement, to enhance efficiency, transparency and accountability. The two per cent levy is currently collected from regulated hotels and restaurants and disbursed to government-owned tourism institutions.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. Kenya tourism revenue reaches Sh564 billion in 2025/26

    Kenya's tourism revenue climbed to Sh564 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, up from Sh224 billion four years earlier, driven by international arrivals more than doubling to 2.76 million and domestic activity growth, the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife reports.

    14 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 9 August

  1. Deputy President urges unity over divisive politics ahead of 2027 election

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned against political rhetoric that threatens national cohesion, urging Kenyans to embrace issue-based, constructive politics ahead of the 2027 general election. He stressed that regional and national unity cannot be sacrificed for political expediency, particularly in vote-rich regions experiencing intensified political mobilization.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Deputy President defends government development projects in Mt Kenya

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki reiterated the government's commitment to equitable development, citing road projects revived after releasing Sh176 billion to contractors for 6,000km of completion, alongside 180,000 affordable housing units and modern markets in Mt Kenya and Murang'a.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Kenya pursues expanded US investment in tourism and conservation

    Kenya and a US Congressional delegation explored fresh partnerships in tourism, wildlife conservation, sustainable land management, and renewable energy. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano hosted the eight-member delegation and named the visiting lawmakers Tourism Goodwill Ambassadors for Kenya.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Senate summons Tourism CS over Bomas redevelopment project

    The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing has summoned Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano to appear on August 4, 2026, over contract variations, approvals, planning and reports related to the Bomas International Convention Complex redevelopment project. Miano had previously declined to attend, citing that she had already provided comprehensive responses to committee concerns, but senators rejected her explanation, asserting that Parliament determines sufficiency of information and that Cabinet Secretaries are constitutionally obligated to appear before parliamentary committees when required.

    28 July 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 25 July

  1. Mombasa Airport Handles 17,000 Passengers in 10 Days

    More than 17,000 passengers passed through Moi International Airport in Mombasa over a 10-day period, with 8,948 arriving and 8,319 departing. The tourism ministry says the traffic reflects improving air connectivity and sustained tourism demand as the peak season gathers momentum.

    25 July 2026 · Capital News

Friday 24 July

  1. Senate summons Rebecca Miano for August 4 hearing

    The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing has summoned Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano to appear on August 4 after she declined to attend a scheduled July hearing on the Bomas International Convention Complex redevelopment project. Miano had claimed her ministry had already addressed the committee's questions, but lawmakers rejected the request, stating that Parliament—not the Cabinet Secretary—determines whether responses are satisfactory.

    24 July 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 23 July

  1. Petitioner seeks court orders to bar CS Miano from partisan politics

    Francis Awino has filed a High Court petition seeking orders to stop Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano from engaging in partisan political activities while in office, arguing that her alleged participation in political campaigns violates constitutional requirements of impartiality and political neutrality for State officers.

    23 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Petition seeks to bar Tourism CS Miano from political campaigns

    A petitioner has filed at the High Court seeking to bar Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano from engaging in partisan political campaigns while serving as a State officer, arguing that such conduct violates constitutional principles of leadership, integrity, and the neutrality of public office.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Political stability crucial for tourism sector and investor confidence

    Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has warned that political stability will be critical in protecting Kenya's tourism sector, sustaining investor confidence and supporting long-term economic growth, urging leaders and voters to embrace issue-based campaigns and reject divisive politics ahead of the 2027 elections.

    14 July 2026 · Capital News

Friday 10 July

  1. Gachagua warns IEBC cancelling Ol Kalou poll risks 2027 credibility

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned that if the IEBC postpones the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, it will lose public confidence and moral authority to conduct the 2027 General Election. Gachagua accused the ruling UDA party of orchestrating violence and voter bribery to create grounds for postponing the election.

    10 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Gachagua accuses IEBC of bias over Ol Kalou by-election warning

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has criticised the IEBC for warning it could postpone or cancel the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, accusing the electoral body of acting at the behest of President Ruto after sensing defeat. Gachagua dismissed the commission's concerns over violence and voter bribery, insisting the poll has remained peaceful and accusing the State of orchestrating isolated incidents.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Senate summons Miano, KWS boss over Amboseli handover delay

    The Senate has summoned Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and Kenya Wildlife Service Director General Erastus Kanga to explain why a Presidential Proclamation on handing over Amboseli Game Reserve to Kajiado County has not been implemented.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 23 June

  1. KWS director rejects KNCHR report on Lake Nakuru missing fishermen

    During a Senate hearing on forced disappearances of young fishermen at Lake Nakuru, Kenya Wildlife Services Director General Erastus Kanga rejected a report tabled by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, saying he had not seen it and could not adequately respond to allegations without reviewing the document first.

    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

Friday 12 June

  1. Mutahi Kagwe tops Cabinet Secretary approval at 86 percent

    An Ipsos survey ranking Cabinet Secretaries on service delivery, leadership, accountability and policy implementation ranked Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe highest with 86 per cent approval, followed by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi at 82 per cent and Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku at 79 per cent.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Kenya promotes 50 investment opportunities to Slovak investors

    The Kenyan government has invited Slovak investors to consider Kenya's investment opportunities, highlighting over 50 options and citing stable currency, inflation, and open capital markets. The trade relationship between Kenya and Slovakia was valued at $6.8 million as of 2025, with Slovakia exporting machinery, automobiles, and fertiliser while Kenya exports cut flowers, coffee, and fresh produce.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Slovakia launches strategic trade framework with Kenya as gateway

    Slovakia has identified Kenya as its strategic gateway to African markets and unveiled plans for a new bilateral trade framework, with the Slovak Minister of Foreign and European Affairs announcing the commitment during the Kenya-Slovakia Business and Development Forum in Nairobi. The forum brought together 35 Slovak companies operating in healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, IT, green energy and development cooperation, with KEPSA signing MOUs with Slovak and Kenyan investment agencies to institutionalise business collaboration.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News

Monday 8 June

  1. Government officials campaign for UDA in Ol Kalou by-election

    Senior government officials including Cabinet Secretaries Rebecca Miano and Alice Wahome, along with Members of Parliament, are campaigning in Ol Kalou Constituency ahead of the July 16 by-election to drum up support for UDA candidate Samwel Muchina, while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's opposition party has also begun campaigning in the area.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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