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August 26, 2026
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MPs want government to ring-fence tourism revenue for wildlife victims

MPs want government to ring-fence tourism revenue for wildlife victims

MPs are calling for a legally protected share of Kenya’s tourism earnings to fund and increase compensation for victims of human-wildlife conflict...

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Members of Parliament are urging the Kenyan government to dedicate a portion of tourism revenue specifically for compensating victims of human-wildlife conflict.

  • The Tourism sector generated Sh562 billion in 2025 and Sh452 billion in 2024.
  • Key figures involved include Members of Parliament and Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano.
  • MPs expressed concern that compensation is not legally anchored and doesn't reflect the sector's earnings, despite efforts by the Ministry of Tourism to clear backlogs.

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