Tourism Fund reaffirmed the Fund’s mandate to finance tourism-related initiatives stressing the need for aligned efforts to improve the visitor experience and promote investor confidence.
In a high-level consultative meeting held Thursday in Naivasha, the Tourism Fund in conjunction with the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) and the Tourist Police Unit (TPU) discussions aimed at strengthening collaboration in the promotion, regulation, and protection of Kenya’s tourism industry.
The strategic meeting brought together leadership from all three institutions to explore ways of working jointly to ensure a well-regulated, secure, and sustainably financed tourism environment.
Discussions focused on key areas including enforcement of tourism standards, safety and security for tourists, and coordinated funding of initiatives that enhance service delivery across the sector.
Speaking during the session, the CEO of the Tourism Fund underscored the critical role of coordinated action in driving the country’s tourism development agenda.
“As we focus on improving the quality of service delivery and infrastructure within the sector, multi-agency collaboration is essential to creating a secure, well-regulated, and investor-friendly environment,” he said.
Officials from the Tourism Regulatory Authority stressed the importance of maintaining high operational standards across tourism establishments, while the Tourist Police Unit reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of tourists across the country.
The meeting concluded with a collective agreement to develop a joint framework that would guide future collaborations, including enforcement operations, training, data sharing, and resource mobilization.
This partnership marks a significant step toward building a cohesive tourism ecosystem where safety, quality, and growth are prioritized through shared responsibility.
