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Topic: Tourism

Tourism earnings hit record Sh500 billion as arrivals near 8m

By Esther Dianah   2026-04-03 16:24:54

Kenya’s tourism earnings hit a record Sh500 billion in 2025, signalling strong recovery and growth despite recent shocks, including Gen-Z protests and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tourism regulator ties hotel grading to safety drills

By David Njaaga   2026-03-26 19:26:05

Tourism industry players are facing scrutiny as the regulator rolls out mandatory threat-response training ahead of a national facility classification exercise that will formally grade hotels.

Inside Watamu's developments spurring beach tourism

By Philip Mwakio   2026-03-12 14:32:30

This bustling coastal town continues to grow. The progress and transformation of the once sleepy village to a must-visit area in the last decade is evident.

Foreign capital surges as tourism boom drives Sh258 billion

By Sofia Ali   2026-03-07 23:05:13

Kenya is seeing a surge in foreign capital, with a tourism boom helping drive investments to Sh258 billion as investors target East Africa’s key economic hub.

Communities guard rare birds while boosting tourism in Kitui

By Caroline Chebet   2026-03-05 13:28:23

Communities in Kitui County are protecting rare bird species around Mutitu forest while promoting eco-tourism through organised birding and biodiversity counts.

Conferences, open skies policy boost Coast tourism numbers

By Patrick Beja   2026-03-03 10:36:35

MICE and open sky policy drive tourist numbers in Coast.