The Kenyan government has refuted claims that it plans to privatize five beaches and four islands as part of a new tourism strategy. Tourism Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa clarified that while the strategy designates certain areas for special concessions, outright privatization is not on the table.

• Ololtuaa stated that beach land and resources remain under national government ownership and management.
• The Principal Secretary emphasized that proposals from the Kenya National Tourism Strategy (2025-2030) draft plan, currently under public participation, will undergo thorough scrutiny and not automatically lead to privatization.
• Initial reports suggested the privatization of six beaches and four islands, targeting high-net-worth individuals with exclusive amenities like airstrips and private villas.