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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 · Environment and Forestry CS Rebecca Miano

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary; leads Kenya's digital transformation initiatives and wildlife conservation efforts for the 2028 visitor target.

2026-04-292026-11-07

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April 2026
30 AprCitizen 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
30 AprThe 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
29 AprCapital 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
29 AprCitizen 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
29 AprCapital 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

Tourism Ministry, Centum Foundation partner on Mt Kenya adventure tourism

The News

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife and the Centum Foundation have signed a strategic partnership to raise Sh130 million to transform Mt Kenya into a globally competitive adventure tourism destination while protecting the mountain's water catchment. The five-year Friends of Mount Kenya Initiative will fund upgrades to tourism infrastructure, safety capabilities, visitor facilities, conservation efforts, and economic opportunities for surrounding communities.

17 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 17 October

Tourism Ministry, Centum Foundation partner on Mt Kenya adventure tourism
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife and the Centum Foundation have signed a strategic partnership to raise Sh130 million to transform Mt Kenya into a globally competitive adventure tourism destination while protecting the mountain's water catchment. The five-year Friends of Mount Kenya Initiative will fund upgrades to tourism infrastructure, safety capabilities, visitor facilities, conservation efforts, and economic opportunities for surrounding communities.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 16 October

Tourism Ministry, Centum Foundation raise $1mn for Mount Kenya
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has partnered with the Centum Foundation to mobilise US$1 million to improve tourism infrastructure, strengthen conservation and enhance safety at Mount Kenya under a five-year Friends of Mount Kenya Initiative with the Kenya Wildlife Service and Kenya Tourism Board.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 9 October

Fifteen Kenyan hotels recognised among Africa's best
Fifteen Kenyan hotels have been recognised among Africa's leading hospitality establishments at the inaugural Tatler Best Africa Awards, with Wild Hill in the Maasai Mara winning Hotel of the Year. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the recognition would strengthen Kenya's visibility in the global luxury tourism market and attract more visitors and investment.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 8 October

CS Miano assures tourists Kenya safe despite Ebola case
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said Kenya remains safe for visitors following confirmation of an imported Ebola case, describing it as an isolated incident and assuring heightened vigilance is in place. She made the remarks at the opening of the 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo, which is attracting about 10,000 delegates from more than 40 countries.
8 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya targets 5.5 million visitors by 2028 via AI and sports
Kenya is targeting 5.5 million international visitors by 2028 through digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and diversification of tourism products. The Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary said the industry must adapt to changing traveller preferences and use technology to improve destination marketing, booking, and experience.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Barbados expands Africa tourism focus, seeks closer Kenya ties
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. is deepening engagement with Kenya and Africa, offering visa-free entry to Kenyan travellers for stays up to six months and collaborating with the Kenya Tourism Board. The main challenge remains lack of direct year-round air access from Kenya, though Barbados has recently launched direct flights from Lagos with Air Peace.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

MSC plans to recruit graduates from Kilifi hospitality college
Mediterranean Shipping Company has signalled plans to recruit graduates from Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi for cruise ship work. MSC has already employed more than 3,000 Kenyans in similar roles, and the Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary has called for fast-tracking a memorandum of understanding to formalise job placements.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 29 September

Mountain bongo recovery set back three years by one female death
Kenya's mountain bongo population, with fewer than 65 animals surviving in the wild, is so critically endangered that the loss of a single breeding female could delay recovery efforts by three years. A new National Recovery and Action Plan targets a 50 per cent increase in the population by 2030 and 750 animals by 2075 through breeding, forest restoration, and community conservation.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 27 September

Kenya deploys AI and digital platforms to boost tourism visibility
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano says Kenya is integrating artificial intelligence and digital platforms into tourism promotion to make the country's destinations more visible and accessible to digital travellers. The government is using technology such as Safari Live and Tembea Kenya to expand Kenya's tourism offering and encourage domestic travel.
27 September 2026 · Capital News →

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 →

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 →

Friday 18 September

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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 →
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 →