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KENYA RECORDS 15 % INCREASE IN TOURIST ARRIVALS IN 2010

Kenya recorded the highest number of tourists’ arrivals ever at 1,095,945 tourists as at 31ST December, 2010. This was a 15% growth compared to the 952,481 experienced in 2009. This figure excludes the cross border tourists’ arrivals which could add … Continue reading

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Kenya wants to promote sports tourism

“Ministry of Tourism in conjunction with Kenya Tourist Board will aggressively market Kenya as a major sports destination in the coming years,’ Hon. Balala has said. He said with the improvement of infrastructure, security and connectivity within the East Africa … Continue reading

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Planning A Scuba Diving Trip to Mombasa

In a day and age where vacations are frequently built around sporting hobbies of every kind, it stands to reason that there would be the opportunity to design a scuba diving trip to Mombasa. For scuba enthusiasts, the chance to … Continue reading

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Kenya Open Golf Championship

when: Mar 2011 (annual) where: Muthaiga Golf Club One hundred and fifty golfers compete in the annual Kenya Open Golf Championship. The tournament, played at the Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi, makes up part of the PGA European Challenge Tour.

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Kenya declared free from Rinderpest

President Mwai Kibaki unveils the Buffalo monument at Meru National Park symbolising the eradication of Rinderpest disease in the country Kenya has been declared officially free from the rinderpest. President Mwai Kibaki on November 26, 2010 led the country in … Continue reading

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Hirola Antelope National Census 23rd to 31st January 2011

The Kenya Wildlife Service is currently carrying out a national census on the hirola antelope, as a key step in the development of the Hirola Conservation Strategy. The census, which will go on until 31 January, is taking place in … Continue reading

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Maralal Camel Derby

The Maralal Camel Derby is held annually in the remote outpost of Maralal in northern Kenya. The event brings colour and activity to the streets of Maralal as the finest camels in the region come together for the big race. … Continue reading

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Kenya Wildlife Service wants to recruit 500 rangers

The exercise which runs from January 17 to 29, 2011 starts at 8am in City Stadium in the Nairobi County and the same time at Narok Stadium in the Narok County. It ends on January 29, 2011 in Turkana, Marsabit … Continue reading

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Tropic Air now offers 4 day North Kenya Helicopter Safari

A Unique Partnership was born when Tropic Air Helicopters teamed up with Roberts Safaris Mobile Camps to offer the most unique African safari experiences. These safaris combine luxury, comfort and convenience with classic African exploration. Together we have pioneered a … Continue reading

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Two Die in Clash Over Hotel Ownership in Watamu

Two men died while a tourist hotel manager escaped death narrowly when two rival groups clashed over the ownership of Temple Point Beach Hotel in Watamu, Malindi District, on Sunday. One of the victims died while undergoing treatment. “The body … Continue reading

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