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April 15, 2026
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Government backs TouristTap in drive to formalise revenues

Government backs TouristTap in drive to formalise revenues

Kenya has endorsed the newly launched TouristTap platform, an innovation which aims to transform the industry towards digital tourism economy...

✨ Key Highlights

The Kenyan government has officially endorsed TouristTap, a new digital payment platform designed to formalize revenue collection within the tourism sector.

  • The platform aims to create a unified, cashless ecosystem for all transactions in the tourism value chain.
  • Key players include Craft Silicon (developer), Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, and partners like Visa and KCB Bank.
  • TouristTap intends to simplify and secure payments for international and local visitors across various points of service, from airports to informal traders.

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