Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) DESTINATION UPDATE 16TH JUNE 2014

A report from KTF"In light of the reported incident last night in Mpeketoni area in Lamu
County, where a number of Kenyan citizens were killed and others injured
by gunmen, the tourism fraternity in Kenya condemns, in the strongest
terms possible, the attack on innocent citizens of this country. Our sincere
condolences go out to the bereaved families and wish the injured a quick
recovery.
KTF would also like to clarify the following in relation to this.
Mpeketoni is a small inland town which is part of the larger Lamu County
but not part of the Lamu archipelago. It is an average of 40 kms inland and
a 40 minutes – 1 hour drive from Mokowe which is accessed by boat from
Lamu Island.
It was started as a settlement scheme by Kenya’s first president. The local
population in Mpeketoni mainly consists of upcountry farming communities
and feeds much of the Lamu County.
Mpeketoni is not a tourism destination for either domestic or international
tourists and there is no beach or tourist class hotels in the area. Tourist
activity in Lamu is concentrated in Shela, Manda and Lamu Old Town.
Residents of Lamu Island continue with their daily activities a large part of
which is tourism and fishing.
We will provide more information on this incident once it becomes available
to us.
The KTF Safety and Communication Centre remains open 24 Hours daily
and will respond to any safety or other concern or information request. We
can be reached as follows"
Land line - +254 20 8001000
Cell - +254 722 745645
- +254 738 617499
E-mail: operations@ktf.co.ke

Kenya Tourism Recovery Measures

The KTF Chairman wishes to clarify as follows:
1. The measures were arrived at following TWO consultative meetings between H.E the President, The Governors from Tourism priority Counties, Tourism CS Kandie, Treasury officials, KTB management and KTF Board members.
2. The consultative meetings discussed and proposed a wide range of recovery measures, some of which were unfortunately not captured in the final announcement by H. E. the President. A number of reasons were given for this omission and a way forward identified.Read more
http://www.ktf.co.ke/section.asp?ID=119
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Nine customized vehicles to scale up anti-poaching war in Kenya safari holiday.

The war against poaching has move a notch higher with an additional nine custom-made land cruisers being deployed to the anti-poaching elite crack Unit. The Unit is comprised of security personnel from the general Service Unit, Administration police and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). Read more on..........
http://www.kws.org/info/news/2014/28may2014vehicle.html

Kenya Tourist Federation Statement 24th May 2014 in regards to Tourism In Kenya

The KTF Chairman wishes to clarify as follows:
1. The measures were arrived at following TWO consultative meetings between H.E the President, The Governors from Tourism priority Counties, Tourism CS Kandie, Treasury officials, KTB management and KTF Board members.
2. The consultative meetings discussed and proposed a wide range of recovery measures, some of which were unfortunately not captured in the final announcement by H. E. the President. A number of reasons were given for this omission and a way forward identified.
3. Removal of VAT on tourism services and Conservation fees was the No. 1 request in the recovery proposals presented by the industry with an 18 month reprieve expected to be factored in to assist recovery efforts. While the meetings initially agreed on the need for the reprieve, the President at the final meeting explained the this was not possible IMMEDIATELY  as it required further consultations with Treasury and a Parliamentary process to approve. Negotiations will continue under the auspices of the Task Force. Read more

Kenya turns South Africa for aggressive marketing campaign for tourists awareness

Kenya mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya,country,s high commissioner to  South Africa Patric Wamoto has said.Read more on
http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

Kenyan mission in South Africa has launched an aggressive marketing and awareness campaign to woo more tourists to Kenya, country’s High Commissioner to South Africa Patrick Wamoto has said. Mr. Wamoto said with the recent travel advisories against visits to Kenya by key traditional tourism source markets, contacts have been increased in South Africa to market the country’s potential in the sector.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-touri

 Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2000122153/kenya-turns-south-for-more-tourists

China aids KWS in anti-poaching war

The Chinese government has pledged a grant of 860-million shillings to African countries to boast wildlife and environmental protection.

Kenya Great Game Drive

Consequently, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has received a grant of equipment worth 45.6 million shillings for wildlife protection. The donation comprises of night vision equipment.Read more on 

http://www.kws.org/info/news/2014/13maychinapm2014.html

GOOD NEWS AS EAST AFRICA COUNTRIES ISSUE ONLY ONE TOURIST VISA!

Why the single visa?
 The East Africa Tourist Visa will allow travel between Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda with the same multiple entry visa. This visa is the result of a joint initiative made by the Heads of States of the respective partner countries to boost regional travel and create opportunities for tourists to explore the diversity of East Africa.
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