Kenya ramps up tourism push as wildebeest migration begins

NAROK, Kenya, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President William Ruto said on Thursday that the government will intensify a campaign to boost tourist numbers in Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenyan government is intensifying its tourism campaign, aiming to attract 5 million foreign tourists by 2027, as the annual wildebeest migration begins in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
- 2.4 million international tourist arrivals were recorded in 2024, a 15 percent increase from the previous year.
- President William Ruto emphasized the need to promote Kenya’s diverse attractions and tourism sustainability.
- The Great Migration occurs between July and October and features dramatic river crossings by wildebeest, highlighting the nation's wildlife conservation efforts.
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