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June 23, 2026
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PS Bitok unveils raft of measures to boost tourist numbers, revenue

Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has unveiled measures to reverse the sluggish growth in the sector and attract more visitors...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Tourism, Julius Bitok, has announced a series of measures aimed at revitalizing the tourism sector, which has experienced stagnant growth for the past two decades.
- The government aims to boost tourist arrivals to 10 million in the coming years.
- Key initiatives include simplifying the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) process and removing visa requirements for all African tourists.
- The sector currently generates over Sh500 billion annually, with potential for significant increase.
- The Kenya Tourism Board is optimistic about attracting visitors from markets like the United States, United Kingdom, Uganda, Tanzania, and India.
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