These countries require a 6-month passport validity for travellers

The rules are in place so that foreign travellers do not stay beyond the period specified on their visas, unintentionally due to sudden passport expiration. Sudden expiration results in unnecessary complications if they get stranded in a foreign...

Kenya bets on tourism to unlock Sh1.2trn boost

Tourism & Wildlife CS Rebecca Miano gifts Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) 2025. /DPCS Kenya is banking on intra-African tourism to unlock a projected Sh1.2 trillion contribution to the economy by 2027. The...

Kenya to adopt green building standard to cut carbon emission

Kenya is seeking to cut high carbon emissions from buildings through the development of green standards targeting the construction sector. According to Chief Architect in the State Department for Public Works David Waititu, this follows the...

Kenyan activists reportedly abducted in Uganda while supporting Bobi Wine

Two Kenyan human rights activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, remain missing after what rights groups allege was an abduction in Kampala on 1 October 2025. Eyewitnesses say the pair — who had traveled to Uganda to join opposition leader Bobi...

Kenyan Activists Abducted ‘Mafia-Style’ In Uganda During Bobi Wine Rally

Yet-to-be-identified armed men have abducted two Kenyan human rights activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, in Uganda while attending an opposition campaign event for presidential hopeful Bobi Wine. However, Ugandan police spokesman Kituma Rusoke...

Kenya seeks new tourism products to boost economy, create jobs

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during the opening of the 2025 Magical Kenya Travel Expo at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi. [DPCS] Kenya is seeking to develop new tourist products by exploiting untapped non-traditional attractions, Deputy President...

Alia Bhatt Reveals Her Favourite Travel Destination, But Can’t Take Daughter Raha Yet

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has revealed her favourite travel destination. The actress, who was last seen in ‘Jigra’, has said that she loves visiting Maasai Mara National Reserve. However, she is waiting to take her daughter, Raha Kapoor...

Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda, opposition leader says

Two Kenyan human rights activists have gone missing in Uganda after reportedly being abducted by armed men while attending opposition leader Bobi Wine's campaign event. Bobi Wine strongly condemned the "abduction" of Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo,...

Feature: Kenya embraces digital health to expand access, improve healthcare

NAIROBI, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Over a year ago, while working as a midwife at a hospital in Kakamega County, western Kenya, Maureen Maria was not only caring for expectant mothers but also found herself expecting. As she struggled to balance her job...

Kindiki roots for diversification to Kenya further tourism sector growth

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 2 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for greater diversification of Kenya’s tourist destinations and experiences to attract more visitors and accelerate growth in the sector. Speaking on Thursday during the official...

Kenyan activists abducted in Kampala after attending Bobi Wine’s presidential rally

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 2 — Two Kenyan activists have allegedly been abducted in Uganda after joining opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on the campaign trail. Bobi Wine’s National Unity Platform (NUP) condemned the...

39 Countries Will Require Fingerprints From U.S. Travelers—Is Your Next Trip On The List?

For years, we at Travel Off Path have been tracking the buzz around the European Union's new high-tech border systems. It's been a confusing journey of delays and speculation, but the first major change is finally here, and it starts next month....

LSK, rights groups demand release of Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda

Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo abducted by Ungandan authorites. Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and two human rights groups have accused Ugandan authorities of abducting two Kenyan activists in Kampala, terming the incident a grave...

Govt Breaks Silence After Kenyan Activists Are Abducted in Uganda

The government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is working to determine the circumstances that led to the alleged abduction of two Kenyan activists in Uganda. While speaking on Tuesday, October 2, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba...

RWANDAIR ANNOUNCES NEW ZANZIBAR & MOMBASA ROUTE

RwandAir is delighted to announce the launch of its new Zanzibar and Mombasa route, beginning 1 December 2025, just ahead of the winter holidays. The new service will connect Kigali, Rwanda, with two of East Africa’s most sought-after coastal...

Diversification key to continuous growth in Tourism sector, Kindiki says

Further, the DP pushed for extensive engagement with Kenya’s respected and talented figures in sports and other fields and exploitation of well-known Kenya-owned products like MPESA to elevate the country’s profile abroad and in turn pull more...

Kindiki urges shift to non-traditional attractions to boost tourism

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with Tourism CS Rebecca Miano at the 2025 Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) in Nairobi./HANDOUT Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for diversification in Kenya’s tourism offerings, urging the sector to...

Anele Mdoda shares her dreamy beach getaway in Kenya's tropical paradise

Radio and television presenter Anele Mdoda is enjoying a well-deserved break with her fiancé, Bonelela Buzza James Mgudlwa, after tugging it with Helen Zille on her breakfast show. The couple is enjoying the tranquillity of Diani Beach, located...

Tusker Oktobafest Kicks Off Nationwide Celebration, Unveiling “Kulture” Experience for Nairobi Fans

Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has officially launched the highly anticipated sixth edition of its annual beer festival, Tusker Oktobafest, promising an expanded nationwide celebration of Kenyan beer and culture. The launch event, held on Thursday,...

Kindiki: Kenya seeks new tourism products to boost economy, create jobs

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during the opening of the 2025 Magical Kenya Travel Expo. [DPCS] Kenya is seeking to develop new tourist products by exploiting untapped non-traditional attractions, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. He...