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July 15, 2026
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Lake Ol’ Bolossat Cultural and Tourism Festival highlights culture as a strategy for tourism diversification

Lake Ol’ Bolossat Cultural and Tourism Festival highlights culture as a strategy for tourism diversification

Since 2025 and in line with Kenya’s National Tourism Strategy, county governments have been encouraged to host cultural festivals to highlight Kenya’s rich, diverse and vibrant culture as one of the ways to diversify the country’s tourism products. Through tourism product d..

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The Lake Ol’ Bolossat Cultural and Tourism Festival, held on July 12 and 13, underscored culture's role in diversifying Kenya's tourism offerings, aiming to attract 5 million tourists by 2027.

  • The festival highlighted the strategic importance of cultural events in expanding Kenya's tourism products.
  • Key figures included Kenya Tourism Board CEO Ms June Chepkemei and conservation leaders from the Kenya Wildlife Service.
  • Conservation efforts, notably a hippo translocation program at Mukindu Public Dam, were central, alongside the festival's positive economic impact on Nyandarua County businesses.

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