Nairobi, Kenya, is set to become the epicenter of African tourism in October 2025, as the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) and the African Tourism Board (ATB) join forces to co-host the African Tourism and Investment Forum (ATIF) during the 15th Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE). This landmark partnership, announced on August 9th, 2025, marks a […]
In a significant move, the Ministry of Works and Transport in Uganda has announced the temporary suspension of the Express Penalty System (EPS Auto) from June 12th, 2025, to July 12th, 2025. This decision follows widespread concerns from motorists, transport operators, and legal experts regarding the system’s implementation and fairness. Why Was Express Penalty System […]
East Africa, a region brimming with vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and unparalleled wildlife, took center stage at the Karibu-KiliFair 2025 Expo, held from June 6-8, 2025, in Arusha City, Tanzania. The East African Community (EAC), under its powerful “Visit East Africa – Feel the Vibe” brand, promoted the region as a Single Tourism Destination, captivating […]
Turkish Airlines is taking bold steps to elevate Uganda’s tourism profile in Europe, partnering with Ugandan tourism entrepreneur Amos Wekesa to promote the East African nation in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Amos Wekesa, the founder of Great Lakes Safaris Limited, revealed the collaboration in a recent X post, highlighting the airline’s invitation to deliver presentations […]
Tanzania will host the East African Community (EAC) regional tourism expo in October, the country’s Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Damas Ndumbaro announced Friday 16 July 2021. The tourism expo will be held in Tanzania northern tourist city of Arusha, Ndumbaro told a virtual meeting of the East African Community Council of Ministers for […]
The East African regional tourism ministers had met virtually under the chairmanship Kenyan Minister for Tourism and Wildlife, Najib Balala and all agreed to take recovery measures. • The ministers agreed to adopt collective and coordinated approach targeting tourism recovery • Plan calls for creation of stimulus packages aimed at re-igniting the sector. • Plan […]