This archive report was first published on 3 January 2022.
On January 3, 2022, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) Chairman Jimi Kariuki expressed optimism about the tourism sector's recovery, citing the increasing number of tourists visiting the country.
However, the emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has raised concerns about the spread of the virus, with KTB backing measures to curb its spread.
According to Kariuki, proof of Covid-19 vaccination is essential for accessing various services, including air and rail travel, hotels, restaurants, and bars, as well as game parks and PCR tests for international travel.
"Measures such as proof of Covid-19 vaccination to access services such as air and rail travel, hotels, restaurant and bars, game parks, PCR tests requirements for international travel as well as continued restrictions on meetings and social gatherings are important and necessary measures that will support slowing down the infection rates," said Mr Kariuki.
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, KTB remains committed to supporting the tourism sector, which has been severely affected by the virus.
