President William Ruto announced plans to construct five new high-end hotels within the Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary, aiming to boost national tourism revenue. This initiative shifts tourism towards upscale experiences to maximize earnings for conservation and local communities.

• Accommodation rates at the new hotels are expected to range from $500 to $1,000 (approximately Ksh. 65,000 to Ksh. 129,000) per day.
• The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) and the Ministry of Tourism are tasked with implementing the directives and developing a carbon credits trading framework for the unified Tsavo East, West, and Galana Kulalu landscapes.
• The expanded sanctuary is expected to create over 18,000 jobs and generate more than $45 million (approximately Ksh. 6 billion) in revenue by 2030.