In June 2025, Kenya experienced a significant tourism and transport sector recovery, with a surge in visitor arrivals and Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger activity. This growth signals a broader economic rebound, particularly driven by tourism.

• Visitor arrivals increased by 23.6% to 211,609 in June 2025, up from 171,269 in May 2025, as reported by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).
• Moi International Airport (MIA) in Mombasa saw the most dramatic increase in visitors, rising by 59.1% to 11,330, while Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) welcomed 153,958 visitors, a 28.5% increase.
• SGR passenger numbers rose from 183,359 in May to 226,717 in June, boosting passenger revenue from KSh 325.9 million to KSh 373.9 million.
• Despite an increase in SGR cargo volume from 562,000 MT to 732,500 MT, cargo revenue slightly dipped from KSh 1.6 billion to KSh 1.5 billion.
• The Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) saw a decline, with passengers dropping to 202,715 and revenue decreasing to KSh 11.6 million in June 2025.