Tag: Kenya
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Johan Siggesson's Striking Portraits of 'Big Tuskers' in Kenya
Among African elephants, “Big Tuskers” refers to bulls that grow tusks so long they sometimes scrape the ground. Each one can weigh well over 100 pounds. These giant, ivory incisors continually grow throughout an elephant’s life, and males typically have much larger tusks than females. The bigger the tusks, however, the more vulnerable these gentle read more
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Kenya: Miano Urges Counties to Boost Tourism to Sh1.1tn
Nairobi — Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has urged county governments to identify, develop, and promote diverse tourism opportunities to help Kenya hit 5.5 million international visitors and Sh1.1 trillion in revenue by 2028. Speaking at a Council of Governors (CoG) engagement in Naivasha, Miano said counties, as custodians of local tourism–from wildlife read more
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Kenya: Miano Hails iShowSpeed Visit As Win After Record-Breaking Stream
Nairobi — Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano on Sunday hailed the visit by American streaming sensation iShowSpeed as a major boost for Kenya’s tourism profile, saying the influencer’s Kenya tour had given Africa a rare opportunity to tell its own story to the world. “Today we are hosting iShowSpeed, one of the greatest influencers on read more
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Kenya: iShowSpeed in Maasai Mara to Spotlight Kenyas Tourism
Nairobi — American social media sensation iShowSpeed is expected to visit the Maasai Mara next, capping off a whirlwind Kenya tour that Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano says has already boosted the country’s global profile. “Hosting iShowSpeed gives Africa a rare platform to tell its own stories — the beauty, the culture, and our hospitality,” read more
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Kenya: iShowSpeed Stuns Fans After Backflipping in Front of Lions During Kenya Safari
Nairobi — American YouTube and Twitch sensation iShowSpeed sent shockwaves across the internet after performing a backflip just metres away from a group of lions while on safari in Kenya, a heart-stopping moment that quickly went viral worldwide. The dramatic incident occurred during a live-streamed safari experience at the Maasai Mara National Reserve, where the read more
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Kenya: IShowSpeed in Awe Over Kenyas Modern Talanta Stadium
Nairobi — When IShowSpeed’s helicopter swept across Nairobi and Talanta Stadium came into view, his reaction was instant: pure awe. The brief moment, broadcast to millions, did more than capture surprise. It introduced Kenya’s most ambitious sports project to a global audience, and reframed how the country is being seen. Talanta Stadium, envisioned as a read more
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Kenya: Heart-Stopping & Hilarious – IShowSpeed Almost Walks Into Lion Territory
Nairobi — International streaming sensation iShowSpeed had a heart-stopping moment during his Kenya tour when his car broke down inside a national park teeming with lions. The incident, shared widely on social media, left fans both laughing and concerned for the safety of the energetic entertainer. According to eyewitnesses and footage from the scene, iShowSpeed read more
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Kenya: IShowSpeed in Kenya – Assessing the Geopolitical Value of Streamer Tourism
Nairobi — The paralysis of Nairobi’s arterial roads on Sunday signaled a phenomenon far more profound than the logistical disruption caused by a high-profile visitor. It marked the physical manifestation of a digital algorithm in action. When American content creator Darren Watkins Jr., globally known as IShowSpeed, surpassed 48 million subscribers while navigating the Lang’ata read more
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Kenya: Luxury Cruise Ship With 690 Tourists Docks in Mombasa
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano welcomed the vessel on Monday, noting it is the third major cruise arrival of the 2025/26 season, following successful calls by the SH Diana and Crystal Symphony. “Today, we are thrilled to welcome the Azamara Journey and her 690 passengers to the Port of Mombasa. This visit underscores our strategy read more
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Kenya: Govt Travel Costs Hit Sh4.97 Billion in Three Months Despite Austerity Pledge
Nairobi — The national government spent nearly Sh5 billion on travel in just the first three months of the 2025/26 financial year, raising fresh questions about adherence to austerity measures promised by President William Ruto to curb public spending. According to the National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the First Three Months of FY read more
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Kenya: Tourism As a Measure of Kenyas National Maturity
When Kenya chose tourism as the theme for this year’s Jamhuri Day, it was more than a celebratory gesture. It was a statement of intent. Tourism was positioned not simply as an economic sector, but as a marker of national maturity, coordination and confidence. Few industries sit at the intersection of policy, culture, employment and read more
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