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April 3, 2026
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Tourism earnings hit record Sh500 billion as arrivals near 8m

Tourism earnings hit record Sh500 billion as arrivals near 8m

Kenya’s tourism earnings hit a record Sh500 billion in 2025, signalling strong recovery and growth despite recent shocks, including Gen-Z protests and the Covid-19 pandemic...

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Kenya's tourism sector has achieved a record Sh500 billion in earnings for 2025, surpassing previous figures and indicating a strong recovery. The country welcomed nearly 8 million travelers, significantly boosting its global tourism standing.

  • Achieved record earnings of Sh500 billion in 2025.
  • Hosted an estimated 7.9 million travelers, including 2.7 million international visitors, outperforming the global average growth rate.
  • Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano attributed the success to strategic marketing, improved infrastructure, and the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system.

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