Govt Launches Crackdown Targeting Tour Vans
If caught, some Kenyans risk an 18 month jail term...
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The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a crackdown on unlicensed tour vans in Kenya to restore order and protect the nation's vital tourism revenue. This initiative follows concerns about unqualified individuals posing as tour professionals and recent scams compromising Kenya's international image as a safe tourist destination.
- Individuals operating without a valid license can face a fine not exceeding Ksh100,000 or imprisonment of up to 18 months under Section 98 of the Tourism Act.
- Kennedy Kaunda, Group CEO of the East Africa Tour Guides Association, welcomed the crackdown, emphasizing the threat posed by unprofessional operators.
- The crackdown also aims to ensure drivers and guides are properly trained and certified, with rigorous requirements including professional certifications and compliance checks for vehicles and premises.
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