Kenya Tourism

Traveling astray: Trailer for the tourism-critical document “The Last Tourist” by Alex Billington March 3, 2022Source: vimeo “We are unconscious consumers.” Utopia has unveiled an official trailer for a compelling documentary titled The Last Tourist, made by filmmaker Tyson Sadler. It premiered at last year’s Vancouver Film Festival 2021 and …

DAR ES SALAM, TANZANIA — Authorities on Tanzania’s semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar are helping at least 900 Ukrainian tourists stranded in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. Zanzibar’s President Hussein Mwinyi said Monday they would help about 900 Ukrainians who were vacationing there when Russia invaded their country last week. Authorities said …

The Herald Herald reporter Zimbabwe will join other United Nations member states in the fifth two-day United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), which begins today in Kenya. UNEA brings together representatives of the 193 member states of the United Nations, business, civil society and other stakeholders to agree on policies to …

Gate to Kariandusi Prehistoric Site in Gigil, Nakuru County. January 23, 2020. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] History lovers from around the world and the Kikopey community gathered at the Kariandusi prehistoric site on Friday to mark the start of the restoration of over 140 museums and prehistoric sites in Kenya. The …

MOMBASA, Kenya, Feb. 24 – Two parliamentary committees have urged Saccos to mobilize their vast resources and invest in projects aligned with the Big Four agenda and Vision 2030. Members of the National Assembly Committee on Commerce, Industry and Co-operatives and the Senate Committee on Tourism, Commerce and Industrialization noted …

Shipping & Logistics Zanzibar deploys rapid Covid testing technology as part of bid to revitalize tourism Wednesday 23 February 2022 Zanzibar President Hussein Mwinyi. PHOTO | COURTESY BY OCHIENG’OREYOMore from this author Summary The east African country on Tuesday became the first nation on the continent to launch the exponential …

economy Attention to US for review of travel advisories as Covid cases fall Monday 21 February 2022 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. PHOTO | JEFF ANGOTE | NMG By GERALD ANDAEMore from this author Summary The US Center for Disease Control downgraded Kenya to Level 3 last month due to rising …

Francisco de Goya shook the artistic life of Michael Armitage more than once. Armitage first met the Spanish veteran on a trip to Madrid in his late teens. Knowing nothing of his dates or his work, he assumed that Goya’s “Black Paintings” – a visceral cycle of frescoes the artist …

The future of Nairobi’s popular Nyama Mama restaurant is now in jeopardy after the franchise’s financial woes escalated. The franchise was placed under administration just months after its owners were accused of acquiring a Ksh 520 million loan. In a newspaper ad Wednesday, Harveen Gadhoke, the CEO of management consulting …

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and France co-organized a session entitled “Tourism in the Blue Economy” attended by high-level officials who agreed that the introduction of such an economy would reduce the threats of climate change and plastic could combat pollution and resource overexploitation. In a press release published …

CS Adan Mohamed, EAC Secretary General Peter Mutuku Mathuki (C) and DRC Deputy Prime Minister Christophe Lutundula Apala at the Windsor Club, January 2022. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] The addition of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the East African Community will create a real value proposition, huge market …

Illegal adventure tourism in the forests of Kerala has been on the rise since the advent of social media, with more and more people preferring to travel through the unexplored wilderness without proper preparation. Palakkad youth R Babu, who was rescued by the Indian Army on Wednesday February 9 after …

West Pokot Governor Prof. John Lonyangapuo during a recent press conference in Nakuru County. [Kipsang Joseph] Nearly 16 senior county officials in West Pokot have resigned to pursue politics in the upcoming general election. Six out of 10 members of the County Executive Committee have resigned, leaving Governor John Lonyangapuo …

Download logo President Uhuru Kenyatta today inaugurated a state-of-the-art regional cancer center at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital in Mombasa. The state-of-the-art facility, developed in partnership between the National Government and Mombasa District Government as part of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) pillar of the Big 4 agenda, …

Air travelers in West and Central Africa are doing so in tears because of bottlenecks created by African governments. For example, a flight from Abuja to Douala in Cameroon, which borders Nigeria, could take around 24 hours. This is because the passenger may need to fly from Nigeria to Addis …

*The art of glassblowing is a unique endeavor practiced by only a few companies in Africa.* Anselm Kitengela Hot Glass has been in the business for over three decades creating fine glass art and products. “We recycle clear window glass and green bottles. Mainly we focus on clear window glass …

Oil has an outsized impact on Nigeria’s economy, although it accounts for a relatively small proportion of GDP, around 9 percent in 2021. Oil sales accounted for a third of the government’s budget revenue and about 90% of the country’s export earnings in 2020. The country pumped 1.7 million barrels …

There is an opportunity to step up surrogacy travel to Kenya as legislation shuts down competing markets such as India. Several Asian nations have enacted stricter surrogacy regulations to restrict surrogacy tourism, most recently India. Surrogacy and/or egg donation have proven to be a bonus for people who otherwise have …

imageThe Omicron wave filled Brooklyn hospitals including Brookdale Hospital Medical Center last month.Credit…Dave Sanders for the New York Times The omicron wave is now receding in states where the extremely contagious variant arrived later, and some governors say it’s time pandemic-weary Americans try to restore a sense of normalcy and …

The Board of Governors re-elected Chairman Martin Wambora and Deputy Chairman James Ongwae, who addressed the media as they unveiled the new office. [ Jenipher Wachie, Standard] The Council of Governors (CoG) was in the news this week, first with a section of the print media predicting tough battles during …

Kenya‘s High Commissioner for Tanzania Dan Kazungu. [Pius Cheruiyot, Standard] Kilifi leaders have welcomed the Chinese government’s plans to build a museum and industrial park in Mambrui, near the city of Malindi. The initiative honors one of China’s greatest pioneering seafarers, Zheng He, who landed in the coastal town more …

BY MACHARIA MWANGI Hoteliers in Kenya‘s Nakuru City have started taking bookings for June’s Safari Rally as residents brace for an uptick in business. The county signed a pact last Sunday to keep the event in the World Rally Championship through 2026. This year it will take place between June …

Lapsset Director General Stephen Ikua (standing) with Chairman Titus Ibui (left) and Maina Kiondo. [Courtesy] The Lapsset Corridor Development Authority (Lapsset) Corridor Development Authority has embarked on the next phase of transport network development following the launch of Lamu Port last May. The agency said it is now focusing on …

Courtesy of SJPC Published 01/22/2022 17:54 by The Maritime Executive South Jersey Port Corporation is pleased to announce the recent appointment of veteran engineer Chris Perks to the organization’s team. Perks has been appointed Director of Engineering to support the agency’s growth strategy and continue to provide quality customer service …

Friday, January 21, 2022 / 12:15 p.m. / United Capital Research / Header Image Credit:Courtneyk, iStock Anglophone West Africa Nigeria According to the National Bureau of Statistics, consumer prices rose 15.6% yoy in December 2021, beating consensus estimates (14.8%; Bloomberg). According to the Minister of Finance in a presentation of …

Artistic representation of the extraction and use of geothermal energy. CASTRIES, St. Lucia–The harnessing of geothermal energy — that is, the heat that comes from beneath the earth — in the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) areas has been an ongoing topic of research and exploration since the …

Kenya wants to increase its presence in Central Europe and is ready to open a diplomatic mission in Budapest as soon as possible, said Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta told The Hungarian counterpart János Áder on Monday in Nairobi. Áder is the first Hungarian President to visit Kenya since independence. At …

Nairobi – Division One champion Aakif Virani beat greatest challenger Carl “Flash” Tundo to be crowned the 2021 Kenyan Motorsport Personality of the Year during a colorful ceremony at the WRC Safari Rally Secretariat in Kasarani. The acclaimed Skoda Fabia R5 driver beamed in his video message about his fairytale …

Hasssoum Ceesay, Director General of the National Center for Arts and Culture (NCAC), made the announcement The point newspaper in a pre-festival interview at his office in The Gambia’s National Museum on Monday. DG Ceesay announced that this year’s festival takes on a new dimension as the Local Organizing Committee …

The rise of the Global South is attributed to increased trade and investment, accelerated regional integration and improved knowledge and technology exchange between the low and middle income countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. The most visible manifestation of this increasingly influential grouping of states is the …

BY VICTOR JUMA Kenya‘s net international assets decreased $ 763 million in the year through September, the largest decrease ever, suggesting local financial institutions liquidated some of their overseas portfolios. The net external assets (NFA) refer to the total external assets of the banks and the Central Bank of Kenya …

[ad_1] A press release from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the organizer of the festival and exhibition, said this week that Tanzania is so far among the nine countries whose winners have started winning the tickets. The winners are the United States, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Zambia, Uganda, …

[ad_1] Kenya Airways is still suffering from the effects of Covid-19 which is constantly evolving. The aviation industry’s degree of recovery in 2021 is now threatened by the Omicron variant. [File, Standard] Kenya Airways pilots are pushing for a revision of the airline’s management and board of directors, arguing that …

[ad_1] BY VICTOR JUMA Kenya‘s net international assets decreased by Ksh 87.1 billion ($ 769.7 million) in the year through September, the largest decrease ever, suggesting local financial institutions liquidated some of their overseas portfolios. The net external assets (NFA) refer to the total external assets of the banks and …

[ad_1] KTB Chairman and Managing Director Savora Group of Hotels Jimi Kariuki. The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has endorsed the Covid-19 guidelines, including the guideline requiring tourists to be vaccinated before they can be admitted to local accommodations. Today, KTB chairman Jimi Kariuki said the speed at which the Omicron …

[ad_1] President Kenyatta has announced that Kenya Airways (KQ) and South African Airways (SAA) will work together to create a pan-African airline. Kenyatta said in its New Years message that the new airline will have unmatched continental reach and global coverage. “To promote tourism, trade and social engagement; and to …

[ad_1] Maasai giraffes cross the road in the Masai Mara Game Reserve on May 23, 2021. [Robert,Kiplagat, Standard] The Narok County government and the Masai Mara Wildlife Conservancy Association have signed a two-year agreement that accelerates conservation efforts for one of Africa’s most famous wildlife sanctuaries. In addition to the …

[ad_1] From the East Africans Nairobi. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has given Kenyans a tip to invest in their minerals and agriculture sectors to do business that will receive funding from Equity Bank. East Kasai Province Governor Jeanette Musuamba said the Democratic Republic of the Congo – …

[ad_1] Nokras Rivine & SPA Sagana is one of the estates owned by Simon Wachira who started out as a street vendor in Murang’a city. [Boniface Gikandi, Standard] Vacationers flock to Murang’a County, which is fast becoming a tourist destination, attracting hundreds of local guests. This is a boon to …

[ad_1] (Reuters) – Omicron was making strides around the world, and health experts warned that the fight against the COVID-19 variant was far from over, despite two drug companies saying their vaccines protected it and brought it less risk of hospitalization. ASIA PACIFIC * Rising infections in the Chinese city …

[ad_1] The leadership and key contributions of Kenya and Senegal to the African aviation sector were at the center of the recent bilateral meetings between ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and Mr. James Macharia, Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Transport (pictured above), and Mr. Alioune Sarr, Minister for Tourism and …

[ad_1] Citizens from 52 countries do not need a visa to enter South Africa for tourist or business purposes that take less than 90 days. That makes it easy to photograph the country’s wildlife, eat biltong and bunny chow, see where two oceans meet, and Nelson Mandela at the 27th. …

[ad_1] Bangkok, Thailand, December 18 – Laos has announced plans to partially reopen to foreign travelers in the new year, providing a lifeline for the tourism industry after borders were sealed for more than 18 months to keep Covid out. Fully vaccinated visitors on pre-booked tours will be able to …

[ad_1] NAIROBI, Kenya December 17th – Kenya celebrated International Migrants Day on Friday, with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) forecasting record high remittances from the diaspora in December. CBK saw remittance inflows of Sh36 billion in November, with the number expected to rise and hit an all-year record in …

[ad_1] Ideas & Debate The time has come for the public-private management of national parks Thursday, December 16, 2021 BY BEATRICE NYABIRAMore from this author summary Countries like Rwanda, Mozambique and South Africa have achieved great successes in their pursuit of sustainable tourism and nature conservation thanks to CMPs. CMPs …

[ad_1] BY JOHN MUTUA Kenya‘s coronavirus infection rate has exceeded the World Health Organization (WHO) high risk limit of five percent for the first time since the nationwide curfew was lifted on October 20. Health ministry data shows the positivity rate – the percentage of tests that come back positive …

[ad_1] The country’s Sports Brotherhood has undergone a paradigm shift as the world shines into the spotlight on the untapped talent Kenya has to offer. Breakout stars from different sports, be it soccer, athletics, cricket, rugby, have impressed the world and made history by breaking records. However, most of the …

[ad_1] Adolescents who were born on 30. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Young people between the ages of 15 and 34 make up the highest percentage of people who are neither in employment nor in school or vocational training. A government report found that these youths were being held out of work …

[ad_1] The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDWZA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday that sets cooperation parameters for both parties in conservation science, wildlife health, care and welfare, a host of others Aspirations. Both SDWZA and KWS are committed to working …

[ad_1] 1975 ARCHIVES The county couple recognized as a top farming family Mr. and Mrs. James W. Bondurant of Route 2, Concord, were presented with the Outstanding Young Farmer Family Award for Southside Area High School in a ceremony held at the 1975 Southside Area Young Farmers and Young Homemakers …

[ad_1] KPA pilot boat, Mombasa, August 2020. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Manufacturers from the coastal region have asked the state to support the sector in expanding production for the local, regional and international market. They found that there was plenty of economic activity that local producers could take up with the …

[ad_1] The Kenya DRC Trade Mission 2021 was officially opened on Friday by the Vice Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who is also Environment Minister SE Eve Bazaiba. The 15-day business networking initiative is being organized by the governments of Kenya and the Democratic Republic of …

[ad_1] WATAMU, KENYA – Kenya’s environmental activists applaud US support for a global pact to combat plastic pollution in the oceans. Meanwhile, a community-based initiative is doing its part by collecting and recycling plastic that has washed up on Kenya’s beaches, where people depend on tourism for a living. Piles …

[ad_1] BY ANTHONY KITIMO Tanzania’s national airline has resumed operations between Dar es Salaam and Kenya‘s capital Nairobi after not flying to the neighboring country for two decades. Air Tanzania landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Friday and resumed daily flights between the two East African countries. The …

[ad_1] Sharjah: If you haven’t made plans for the UAE National Day holiday, here is something for you. For the third time this year, there is a mega-sale in the Sharjah Expo Center with a discount of up to 80 percent, with the best offers from the areas of fashion, …

[ad_1] business From January, the parking fees are to be increased by 300 percent Friday, November 26th, 2021 Tourism and Wildlife Minister Najib Balala (center), Wildlife Principal Secretary Prof. Fred Segor (left) and the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service, Brig. Gen. (Rtd.) John Waweru in Nairobi National Park …

[ad_1] Nadia Ahmed Abdalla, Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth, is one of the most distinguished appointments from the government of President Uhuru Kenyatta. Instead of making money from the proceeds of her high-paying government job, Nadia has chosen an initiative that has a …

[ad_1] NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov. 17 – Following the Ministry of Health’s lifting of the ban on social gatherings, the organizers of the KCB Thika Rally are offering spectators camping on the Buffalo Hill stage in Kamuthi this weekend. The 31.13 km stage will be the center of attraction as it …

[ad_1] BY JONATHAN KAMOGA Countries that have yet to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) have been asked to do so. In a virtual conversation with Ugandan government officials, AfCFTA Secretary General Wamkele Mene said that so far 41 of 54 signatories to the pact have ratified the …

[ad_1] The life of the oldest tree in Mt. Kenya Forest and a major ecological landmark in Meru hangs by a thread after an arsonist ignited a fire in its hollow core and scorched the entire trunk. After standing for more than three centuries, the tree is now facing death, …

[ad_1] In the 19 months since Covid-19 was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) the virus has cost African airlines $ 10.21 billion in revenue, said John Bosco Kalisa, executive director of the East African Business Council. He spoke at a meeting of private sector stakeholders …

[ad_1] November 8, 2021 by Robert Guest: Foreign Editor, The Economist W.HEN THE The plague killed a third of Europeans in the 14th century, the landowners had too few hands to till their land, allowing workers to demand better treatment. When the flu killed 20 million Indians (and an additional …

[ad_1] Kaddu Sebunya, CEO of the African Wildlife Foundation, poses for a photo with the award winners from Kenya next to former First Lady of the United Republic of Tanzania, Madam Anna Mkapa, and Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala Sixteen wildlife photographers were honored by the African Wildlife Foundation during …

[ad_1] The conversation about climate change has come back to the fore. The ongoing 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, to be held in Glasgow, Scotland until Friday, November 12th, will focus discussions on countries taking joint action to combat climate change. Kenya on the right track in …

[ad_1] NAIROBI, Kenya November 2nd – The European Union has announced this year’s Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships for undergraduate graduates ready to study in Europe for their Masters. The new scholarship program for 2021-2027 was announced on Tuesday by EU Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger, who encouraged more Kenyans …

[ad_1] Society What does the loss of Somalia’s borderline mean for our blue economy Monday, November 1st, 2021 BY CATHY MPUTHIAMore from this author summary Existing blue economy activities in Kenya include shipping, fishing and coastal tourism. In March 2021, Kenya launched the Go Blue Initiative to harness the potential …

What is a debt consolidation loan ? And how do they work? Debt consolidation loans usually offer a lower rate of interest than credit cards. Therefore, the new loan could come with lower monthly payments than the current credit card.It means that you could reduce your debt quicker through loans …

[ad_1] Nairobi, October 29th Habitat loss is the biggest threat to Kenya‘s wildlife, said a conservationist. Nancy Githaiga, Kenya Country Director, Africa Wildlife Foundation (AWF), told journalists here that the ongoing fragmentation of the land for agriculture and settlements is reducing the space available for iconic species, Xinhua News Agency …

[ad_1] The Herald Sandra Maziwisa business reporter Over 100 exhibitors and more than 60 buyers are taking part in this year’s edition of the Sanganai / Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, which started on Wednesday and ends today. However, the number of participants has decreased significantly due to the negative effects …

[ad_1] Nairobi – Kenya has received a Sh16 billion funding agreement from the World Bank aimed at strengthening the country’s local resilience to the effects of climate change. This will be done through the funding of the locally run climate protection program (ELLoCA), which is part of Kenya’s 10-year government-funded …

[ad_1] He made the remarks when he met three envoys who are now moving to their workstations, namely Anisa Mbega (India), Togolani Idriss Mavura (South Korea) and Innocent Shio (Ethiopia), who paid him a courtesy visit to the Zanzibar State House He noted that South Korea has made great economic …

[ad_1] In an attempt to save the northern white rhinoceros from extinction through advanced assisted reproductive technologies, the scientists and conservationists of the BioRescue consortium place great emphasis on respecting the lives and well-being of the individual animals involved. In a special, in-depth ethical risk assessment, the team came to …

[ad_1] BY JULIUS BARIGABA This year’s Tour of Karamoja cycling event takes riders to the West Pokot region in Kenya, the beautiful, untouched part of the East African Rift. The tour begins today in its fourth edition and lasts until October 30th. It will be six days of intense activity …

[ad_1] NAIROBI, Kenya, October 21 – Hemingway’s Watamu was named Kenya‘s Leading Beach Resort at the 2021 World Travel Awards. Hemingways Expeditions, also part of the Hemingways Group, emerged as Kenya’s leading destination management company at the awards. In his 28thNS Year of the year, the World Travel Awards are …

[ad_1] A section of Mau Mau Road under construction near Tetu In Nyeri. The 42 km long road is intended to stimulate business and facilitate transport. [Kibata Kihu, Standard] Kenya‘s National Highways Authority (KenHa) and the National Museums of Kenya will erect monuments in honor of freedom fighters along Mau …

[ad_1] NAIROBI, Kenya, October 18 – Traffic in and out of the southern bypass will be diverted to alternate roads between 12pm and 1pm on October 31st to make way for the StanChart Nairobi Marathon. All junctions to the southern bypass will be closed, with the Dagoretti junction being partially …

[ad_1] Some of the beehives are owned by the Olderkesi Beekeeping Association. The shepherds have now turned to beekeeping, bull fattening, to increase income. [Robert Kiplagat, Standard] The communities around the Masai Mara Game Reserve have always relied on cattle ranching and land leasing to earn a living. Long before …

[ad_1] By Elisha Woyo THE COVID-19 pandemic has made global tourism suffer, even to zero tourism, since the virus knocked on our borders in March 2020. We have seen various levels of lockdowns, however, and Zimbabwe is currently making progress in fully reopening its borders to revitalize tourism. Given the …

[ad_1] Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM), a member of the Safal Group, is partnering with the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) to conduct the Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival at Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli National Park. The park is home to approximately 3,000 elephants from Kenya‘s total population of more than …

[ad_1] Ideas & Debate How to Overcome Kenya’s Blue Economy Barriers Tuesday, October 12, 2021 President Uhuru Kenyatta speaks to delegates during the 2018 Blue Economy Governors & Mayors Convention in Nairobi. PHOTO | SWIMMING POOL By John KakongeMore from this author summary As a coastal and lake-rich nation, Kenya …

[ad_1] Sponsors, including adoptive parents of the elephants, received a certificate and a picture of their adopted elephant. [Courtesy] The first Tembo Naming Festival took place yesterday in Amboseli National Park, where more than 20 elephants were named. The sponsors, also adoptive parents of the elephants, received a certificate and …

[ad_1] KTB managing director Betty Radier. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Partnerships and networks are key to fueling tourism growth during the Covid-19 pandemic, said Betty Radier, chief executive of the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB). She said the travel industry, agents and buyers should work together to develop, implement and coordinate the …

[ad_1] TUNISIA. Thanks to the Tourism Recovery Program, companies in the Tunisian tourism industry can adapt to the challenges of the pandemic, improve their ability to innovate, save jobs and strengthen international cooperation with the European market. The Tourism Recovery Program was launched by enpact, an organization to promote entrepreneurship …

[ad_1] Golf tourism was just launched as a regional tourist sporting event to attract new sport-oriented leisure travelers. Tanzania’s Minister of Tourism and the Kenyan Minister of Tourism met in the tourist town of Arusha in northern Tanzania to kick off the start of golf tourism in East Africa. Special …

[ad_1] By George Obulutsa NAIROBI, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is projected to grow 3.3% this year and 3.5% in 2022, buoyed by rising commodity prices, the lifting of some anti-coronavirus restrictions and a revival in world trade, according to a report by the World Bank on Wednesday. …

[ad_1] NAIROBI, Oct. 5 (Xinhuanet) – A significant number of hotel operators in Kenya anticipate reaching pre-COVID-19 levels by December, with optimism growing after increased vaccinations locally and globally, a new one said Sector survey Tuesday. According to a survey by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) of 73 hotels …

[ad_1] Zebras giggle in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. The Masai Mara is a world famous place in Kenya for wild animals. RAHUL BANSAL / SOLENT NEWS Kenya is one of the leading travel destinations in Africa. With numerous parks that feature wildlife viewing as the main attraction, …

[ad_1] OPPO Kenya has announced the launch of a mobile photography competition aimed at helping revitalize local tourism by encouraging Kenyans to visit local wildlife parks and reserves. In the competition called Reno6 5G Wildlife Mobile Photography Challenge, interested members take part in the Reno6 5G Wildlife Photography Challenge. Three …

[ad_1] This is the first sports office to be opened overseas by a Kenyan sports association, which is becoming a permanent mobile fair at all World Rally Championship (WRC) events to promote tourism, trade, cultural activities and environmental issues abroad. The WRC Safari Rally has opened an office in Lahti, …

[ad_1] President’s Delivery Unit Secretary Andrew Wakahiu, Vivo Energy Country Marketing Manager Mark Senteu and Sarova Hotels and Resorts-Kenya Director of Operations Kuljit Rekhi during the official opening ceremony of the second face of the Tembea Tujenge Kenya initiative in front of the Panafric Hotel in Nairobi. Community curated experiences …

[ad_1] NAIROBI, Oct. 1 (Xinhuanet) – Kenya has urged tourism industry players to diversify products to strengthen its resilience to disruptions related to COVID-19. Safina Kwekwe, chief secretary of the Foreign Ministry for Tourism, said in a statement released Friday that the pandemic exposed the country’s heavy reliance on foreign …

[ad_1] Lord Peter Hain has added his vote to calls for the UK to remove South Africa from its Covid-19 red list, telling Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the classification has no scientific basis. © Copyright (c) Daily Maverick, All rights reserved “Dear Boris”, Lord Peter Hain begins his letter …

[ad_1] The Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Kisumu County has found new ways to ensure the growth of the tourism sector in the area. To commemorate World Tourism Day, the department has worked with various stakeholders in the area to celebrate the county’s diverse tourist attractions and highlight unknown …

[ad_1] Africa needs tourism to boost its economy. The tourism hotspots are open, but the pandemic is keeping tourists in check. Africa’s tourism industry plays an important role in its economy. Due to the pandemic, African countries like Kenya and Uganda are experiencing an unprecedented crisis that threatens the existence …

[ad_1] Nairobi – The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has left its key interest rate at 7 percent for the eleventh time in a row, citing the appropriateness of the “current expansive monetary policy stance”. However, CBK’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which held its meeting on Wednesday, noted that inflationary …

[ad_1] Kenya Airways and South African Airways have signed a preliminary cooperation agreement with a longer-term perspective to set up a pan-African airline group. The two African airlines signed the memorandum in Johannesburg today, which they hope will support the operators’ recovery from Covid, but also longer-term cooperation plans. Thomas …

[ad_1] NAIROBI, Kenya, September 28 – Kenya Airways and the South African airlines have signed a strategic cooperation partnership with the ultimate goal of jointly establishing a pan-African airline group. The collaboration aims, among other things, to cope with the significant decline in the history of the African aviation market, …

[ad_1] CATS Ltd. brings Clear-Com’s DX210 system into the wild to stream live the great migration of Africa According to season Skuro â‹… Published: September 27, 2021 CATS Ltd. based in Kenya does it all and serves as a distributor, integrator, technical support team and rental partner for local broadcasting …

[ad_1] Visitors from the UK are now allowed to visit Kenya without being quarantined on arrival – a study shows that the demand for one-time trips to the African nation is increasing. The Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has removed the UK from the list of countries whose visitors are …

[ad_1] Today is celebrated by the world community as World Tourism Day. The day was announced in 1980 by the United Nations Tourism Organization. The main aim of the celebrations is to make the whole world aware of long-term planning and development and to take advantage of the many benefits …

[ad_1] World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge and retired athlete Kipchoge Keino presented a book for legendary athletes in Eldoret yesterday. The book was signed by 160 athletes on September 25, 2021, 1960 September 25, 2021 [Peter Ochieng, Standard] When Ian Keino, the son of Kenya‘s legendary athlete Kipchoge Keino, …

[ad_1] In order to have a cultural and tourist exchange program with Meghalaya, diplomats from four African countries as far as India are on a three-day tour to Shillong to experience the beauty of the place. This initiative is expected to bring more tourism to this mountain state. The Ambassador …

[ad_1] Download PDFPrint article This is a call to Kenyans of conscience to step back and ponder the lies about education that circulate in the media, the school system and the government. Foreign sharks have camped in Kenya to distort our education. With catchphrases such as “quality” and “world standards”, …

[ad_1] BY PAULINE KAIRU Kenya will work with the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to combat the effects of climate change on its economy. The Government-funded Local-Led Climate Change Program (G-FLLoCA) aims to improve access to green technologies to enable low-carbon, climate resilient development at the national and local …

[ad_1] King Kyree from the USA (left), Ferdinand Omanyala (center) and Trayvon Brommel from the USA fight in the 100 meter final during the Kip Keino Classic-World Athletics Continental Tour 2021 at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on September 18, 2021. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Last weekend one of the most exciting global …

[ad_1] The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) said Thursday the African nation had reopened its borders to Indian travelers who were briefly closed due to the second wave of Covid-19. The temporary ban on passenger flights from India has been lifted after a brief suspension since May this year due to …

[ad_1] Kenya and Cuba have committed to improving bilateral relations in research, vaccines and pharmaceuticals in order to implement further reforms in the health sector. In a meeting with Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on Tuesday, Ernesto Gómez Díaz, the outgoing Cuban ambassador to Kenya, said his country was committed …

[ad_1] business Kenya, UK, in talks about Covid-19 vaccine certificates Wednesday, September 22, 2021 BY BRIAN NGUGIMore from this author summary The UK is working with Kenya to approve the Covid-19 vaccine certificate issued by Kenyan officials. There were fears that new UK travel rules would not allow Kenyans to …

[ad_1] The Sri Lankan High Commissioner for Kenya, Velupillai Kananathan, visited the Kenyan Foreign Minister Ambassador Raychelle Omamo in Nairobi on September 15, 2021. At the beginning, the Foreign Minister highlighted the growing relationship between the two countries and thanked the High Commissioner for bringing new dynamism and dynamism to …

[ad_1] Jeff Hyer’s recent trip to Kenya inspired him to tell the story of the Northern White Rhinos. He attended the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where he had the opportunity to meet the last two northern white rhinos in the world – Najin and Fatu. Scientists live under guard to protect …