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December 12, 2025
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Why Kenya Is Celebrating Tourism on Jamhuri Day

Why Kenya Is Celebrating Tourism on Jamhuri Day

By celebrating tourism and wildlife on Jamhuri Day, the Government aims to showcase the immense contribution of tourism to the national GDP, foreign exchange earnings, and overall economic recovery...

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Kenya is celebrating its 62nd Jamhuri Day with a focus on Tourism, Wildlife, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) to highlight the sector's economic potential. This strategic move aims to reposition Kenya as a global tourism powerhouse, backed by a week-long series of events that began on December 8, 2025.

  • The tourism sector generated Ksh 452 billion in earnings in 2024 and supports approximately 1.7 million jobs.
  • President William Ruto launched the National Wildlife Census Report and will announce new policies, including the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system.
  • An MOU was signed between the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Tourism to enhance security for tourists through the Tourism Police Unit (TPU).

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