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Originally published by The Standard BusinessDecember 12, 2025
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Tourism week ends with calls to revise park fees

As the Kenya Tourism Board Week come to a close, it has been revealed that the sector that had earlier been affected by a number of crises in recent years has improved tremendously...
✨ Key Highlights
The **Kenya Tourism Board Week** concluded with calls for the government to review increased park entrance fees, despite a significant recovery and growth in the tourism sector since **2020**.
- International tourist arrivals reached **2,394,376** in **2024**, a **14.6%** increase from **2023**, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
- Chief Executive June Chepkemei of the **Kenya Tourism Board (KTB)** highlighted the sector's robust recovery.
- New park fees, approved by **Parliament** on **September 25** under the **Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access, Entry and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations Act 2025**, took effect on **October 1, 2025**, sparking criticism from tourism operators and residents like John Pesa.
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