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US faces $9.4bn tourism loss from new $250 visa fee targeting African countries
Business Insider Africa
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August 17, 2025
The United States’ decision to introduce a $250 “visa integrity fee” on international visitors has triggered sharp criticism from the global tourism industry, with officials warning that the measure could deter millions of travellers and cost the...
Details of Ruto’s Designer Sneakers Worn During Kenya vs Zambia CHAN Game
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 17, 2025
President William Ruto was spotted with an exquisite pair of sneakers during his appearance at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, for the Harambee Stars' game against Zambia on Sunday, August 17. The Harambee Stars continued their...
Historic road trip across Africa to push for visa-free travel by 2030
Business Day
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August 17, 2025
A bold campaign to break down visa barriers and unite Africa will set off from Accra on Monday, August 18, 2025, embarking on a record 40,000-kilometre journey across 39 African countries. The initiative—called the Trans African Tourism & Unity...
Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign launches in Accra to champion visa-free Africa by 2030
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 17, 2025
The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign will embark on a historic 40,000-kilometer road journey across 39 African countries, starting from Accra on Monday, August 18, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative is a 163 day road journey across Africa...
China-built Mombasa-Nairobi railway marks 3,000 days of safe operation
Xinhua News Agency
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NAIROBI, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese-built Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Kenya has recorded 3,000 days of safe operation as of Saturday, Africa Star Railway Operation Company Limited (Afristar) said in a press release on...
Foreign Office puts 72 countries on 'do not travel' list with UK tourists warned
Birmingham Live
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August 17, 2025
Of 226 countries or territories with foreign travel advice pages, 72 are currently flagged as having no-go zones due to security issues, health risks and legal differences with the UK. The Foreign Office has placed a string of countries on a "do...
Ruto reveals plan to meet Grammy Awards organisers in bid to build world-class studio in Kenya
The Standard
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President William Ruto speaks during the gala for the 97th Kenya Music Festival State Concert [PCS] President William Ruto has confirmed that talks to bring an African version of the Grammy Awards to Nairobi are still ongoing. Speaking at the 97th...
Police close key Nairobi roads as CHAN group A stage reaches climax.
The Standard
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Mombasa Road/Langata Road roundabout after section of the road was closed at Nyayo National Stadium. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Nairobi is facing heavy traffic disruptions as police order major road closures and diversions to accommodate two African...
Ethiopia to Copy Kenya's Tax Tricks to Increase Revenue
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 17, 2025
Ethiopia is turning to regional peers such as Kenya to guide its sweeping tax transformation plans as the country grapples with a sharp decline in domestic revenue collection. According to a recent report on Ethiopia’s tax-to-GDP ratio, the...
Nigeria’s Tourism Industry Viable Economic Driver –Ononogbu
Leadership
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August 17, 2025
Newly appointed board chairman of the National Park Service, Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu, has said the country’s tourism industry is as visible as the key economic drivers. Ononogbu stated this yesterday while speaking to newsmen in Umuahia, the Abia...
Kenya set to host FilmAfrica, new global stage for African storytellers
The Standard
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Minister for tourism and wildlife Hon.Rebecca Miano, flanked by PS tourism John Ololtuaa and Chadwick Pelletier Founder and CEO DaVinci International Film Festival,during the launch of Film African on August 14th 2025 at Holiday Inn,Two Rivers...
The Kenyan link in idyllic eMkhomazi
The Standard
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August 17, 2025
A follower of the Nazareth Baptist Church from the Ekuphakameni group also known as the Shembe Church dressed in traditional attire prays at the Nhlangakazi Holy Mountain in Ndwedwe 85 kilometres north of Durban on January 5, 2019. [AFP] This is...
Top performers from Kenya Music Festival head to Uganda for show
The Standard
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President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto host the 97th Kenya Music Festival State Concert, at Sagana State Lodge, Nyeri County on Aug 16, 2025. [PCS] Winners of this year’s Kenya Music Festival yesterday showcased their talent to the...
Public Finance, Governance, Justice And Development: Keynote Address By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President And Chairman, Boards Of Directors, African Development Bank Group At The 2025 Kenya Law Society Conference - August 15, 2025
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) PROTOCOLS Honorable Chief Justice of Kenya, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Distinguished Judges of the Supreme Court, President of the Kenya Law Society, Mrs. Faith Odhiambo, Committee Members of the Kenya Law Society, Esteemed...
Ruto announces plans to fast-track hosting of African Grammy Awards in Nairobi
TV47
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August 16, 2025
Nairobi is still on track to host an African edition of the Grammy Awards, with President William Ruto revealing that he will travel to the United States next month to meet with the organizers, the Recording Academy. The President made the...
Kenya’s counties launch bold push to make mental health care universal
TUKO
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August 15, 2025
Kenya plans to integrate mental health services into all hospitals and clinics through a new county-led model, launched during the 8th Devolution Conference Thalia Psychotherapy’s approach utilises existing health facilities and trained...
Ruto to push for Nairobi to host the African Grammy Awards
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 16, 2025
President William Ruto has revealed that the plans to host an African edition of the prestigious Grammy Awards in Nairobi are still on, reaffirming his commitment to front Kenya as a global hub for the creative industry. Speaking during the 97th...
Develop Domestic Tourism, Akwaaba Founder, Uko Charges African Countries
This Day
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August 16, 2025
Charles Ajunwa The Founder and organiser of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Ikechi Uko, has called on African countries to develop their respective domestic tourism. According to him, with 1.4 billion people from 54 countries, Africa gets less than...
Mary-Ann Musangi picked to lead Kenya’s tourism rebrand in new State appointments
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 16, 2025
Mary-Ann Musangi speaks at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan on June 14, 2022. PHOTO | COURTESY Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has picked a team of seasoned Chief Marketing Officers to lead the rebrand of Kenya’s tourism image....
US Govt Issues Notice to Visa Applicants in Kenya
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 16, 2025
President Donald Trump's administration has warned Kenyans travelling to the United States against overstaying in the country, terming it a violation of the immigration laws, which could affect future visa eligibility. In a statement on Saturday,...