Sun, Safaris And Sex Tourism In Kenya

'They come here they think "I can be whatever I want to be" and that's how they behave'

It's Saturday night at one of Nairobi's trendiest expat clubs. The drinks are flowing, the house music is blaring and couples are either grinding on the dance floor or chatting at the bar.

Kenya

Colonial “master" attitude makes unwanted return

Kenyans were left bewildered last weekend to learn that several Western countries had allegedly threatened members of the Electoral Commission of Kenya (ECK) with travel bans should they not resign th

East Africa Tourism

Wolfgang’s East Africa report

UGANDA TAKES WORLD TOURISM DAY CELEBRATIONS TO THE RWENZORIS

Kenya

Investments in tourism up to Sh1bn

Investments in tourism increased last year to Sh1.6 billion. The money was spend on expanding and improving available facilities countrywide.

Kenya

Kenya seeks to tap into Italian tourism market

Efforts to market the country to new markets have stepped up a gear with the arrival of a 42-member Kenyan delegation in Italy for a special Kenya Tourism and Cultural Week.

Kenya

Kenya losing out due to lack of e-policy

While most tourism firms in Africa have Websites that claim to be engaged in online tourism or e-tourism, a number of players are now warning that this could turn out to be wishful thinking.

East Africa Tourism

Rift Valley Railways back on course

KAMPALA, Uganda (eTN) - The management at Rift Valley Railways, led by well-respected businessman Brown Ondego as executive chairman, moved swiftly since their installation to show both the Kenyan and

Wolfgang’s East Africa tourism report

ENVIRONMENTALISTS FIND ALLIES IN NORWAY

Kenya, Libya

Kenya’s Grand Regency to be valued again

Kenya's Commission of Inquiry, chaired by retired Chief Justice Majid Cockar, has ruled that in the face of emerging evidence, the Grand Regency Hotel, sold some weeks ago under clouded circumstances,

East Africa Aviation

East Africa aviation to implement safety and security standard

KAMPALA, Uganda (eTN) - The recently-started the Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA) has announced last week that all airlines registered in the East African Community (EAC) c

East Africa Tourism

Wolfgang’s East Africa tourism report

ENVIRONMENTAL LOBBY CONTINUES TO OPPOSE QUARRY

Libya

Libyans change name of disputed acquired hotel in Kenya

If Laico, the Libyan Africa Investment Company, thought that by changing the name of the recently acquired hotel to “Laico Regency” it would remove the spotlight from the disputed transaction, the

East Africa Tourism

Wolfgang’s East Africa tourism report

UGANDA SET FOR UN SECURITY COUNCIL

Delta

Delta Airlines opens Nairobi office

Ahead of the expected start of their flights, now expected in early 2009, Delta Airlines has now opened offices in Nairobi.

East Africa Tourism

Wolfgang’s East Africa tourism report

CLOUDS LODGE OPENING GETS MAGIC TOUCH

East Africa Tourism

Common visa: A priority for East African tourism executives

The recent meeting in Kigali of the East African tourist board chief executives was the perfect event to discuss the matter of the common visa.

Kenya

Charter plane licences set to boost tourist arrivals

Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has licensed three international charter plane services to operate in the country in a move expected to increase the number of tourists coming into the country.

East Africa Tourism

Wolfgang’s East Africa tourism report

MADHVANI OFFERS 3 US SCHOLARSHIPS

Rift Valley Railways

Hard times ahead for Rift Valley Railways

KAMPALA, Uganda (eTN) - The beleaguered railway management company, which took over the Kenyan and Ugandan railways a while ago, seems in for another month of worries.

East Africa Tourism

Wolfgang’s East Africa report

UWA OPENS UP NEW RWENZORI TRAILS