Deputy President Kindiki to open 15th Magical Kenya Travel Expo
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 - Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will on Thursday open the 15th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) at Nairobi’s Uhuru Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will open the 15th Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) on Thursday at Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens. The expo, themed “Magical Kenya: Unlocking Africa’s Potential through Sustainable Tourism,” aims to strengthen Kenya's position in sustainable tourism development and investment.
- The event expects over 6,500 delegates from 40 countries, making it a key African tourism gathering.
- Kenya attracted a record 2.4 million international arrivals in 2024, generating Sh452 billion in revenue, with a government target of 5.5 million visitors by 2027.
- Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano highlighted the integration of the Africa Tourism Investment Forum (ATIF) and ongoing infrastructure upgrades such as the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway and Dongo Kundu Bypass to boost visitor numbers.
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Africa Hosts Summits in Nairobi and Casablanca on Tourism, Climate, and Finance - October 2025
Several high-profile summits are being held across Africa to address continental issues. In Kenya, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will open the 15th Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) at Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens. At this expo, Kenya is rallying Africa to develop a resilient tourism sector through innovation and investment. Also in Nairobi, the Africa Climate Investment Summit (ACIS) will take place from October 28 to 30, 2025, allowing innovators to seek partnership deals and funding. Meanwhile, Casablanca is set to host the fifth edition of the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS 2025) from November 3–4. This summit will bring together over 1,200 public and private sector leaders to discuss strengthening Africa’s financial sovereignty.
