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May 14, 2026
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MPs raise alarm over zero budget for tourism agencies

MPs raise alarm over zero budget for tourism agencies

Among agencies affected are the Tourism Regulatory Authority, Tourism Research Institute, Kenya Tourism Board, Kenya Utalii College, Tourism Fund and Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Members of Parliament are raising alarms over the proposed 2026/27 budget that allocates zero funds to critical tourism agencies, potentially hindering Kenya's tourism growth.

  • The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife is concerned about the lack of funding for agencies like the Tourism Regulatory Authority, Kenya Tourism Board, and Kenya Utalii College.
  • Key figures involved include committee chair Kareke Mbiuki and Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano.
  • The State Department for Tourism has been allocated Sh17.9 billion, but the absence of funding for essential semi-autonomous government agencies (SAGAs) is the primary point of contention.

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