Kenya Aims to Boost Tourism Arrivals to 10 Million by 2032
The Kenya Kwanza Administration has set ambitious targets to enhance the nation’s tourism sector as part of its Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
The government plans to increase annual foreign tourist arrivals from the current 2 million to 5 million by 2027, and ultimately reach 10 million by 2032. This year, arrivals are projected to hit the 3 million mark.
During a ceremony at Harambee House, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, emphasized the importance of security and safety for both foreign and local tourists. To support this initiative, the National Police Service is enhancing the deployment of the Tourism Police Unit (TPU). The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife will allocate resources from the Tourism Fund to improve the TPU’s mobility and provide specialized training tailored to the hospitality industry.
Miano signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Interior and National Administration to bolster cooperation with the National Police Service. This agreement, witnessed by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, aims to ensure that the TPU operates effectively under the command and discipline of the Inspector General.
The event was attended by key officials, including Principal Secretaries Dr. Raymond Omollo (Internal Security and National Administration) and John Ololtuua (Tourism), along with Deputy Inspector-General Eliud Lagat and other senior leaders from both ministries.
With these initiatives, the Kenya Kwanza Administration is positioning the tourism sector as a key driver of economic growth and development, focusing on enhancing visitor experience through improved safety measures.
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