By John Kariuki

Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, started her week on a high note, underlining her commitment to the growth and resilience of Kenya’s tourism sector. During a courtesy visit to Kenyatta University, she held productive discussions with Vice Chancellor Prof. Wacheke Wanjohi and visited the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre for Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA), where she serves as the Chair of the Centre’s Board.

The GTRCMC-EA, headquartered at Kenyatta University, plays a vital role in enhancing tourism resilience and performance across 14 countries in Eastern and Central Africa, including Kenya. Reflecting on the visit, Miano emphasized the Centre’s transformative impact on the tourism industry, adding that its programs have significantly contributed to the sector’s recovery and growth.

The Cabinet Secretary outlined key focus areas that will steer the Centre’s efforts: the establishment of a revolving fund to support internship programs for young professionals, mapping tourism products across the country to enhance global visibility, and capacity building to equip industry players with skills to adapt and thrive in the face of challenges.

“These initiatives aim to elevate the performance of Kenya’s tourism industry while fostering resilience in the face of global uncertainties,” Miano noted.

The Cabinet Secretary’s proactive leadership underscores her dedication to not only positioning Kenya as a premier tourist destination but also ensuring the sector remains robust and adaptive in a dynamic global environment.