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Western Kenya rides Obama wave |
A new tourism association was formed recently in Kisumu, Kenya bringing together the Kisumu city council, hotels, restaurants, lodges, local safari operators, curio sellers, and local guides to promote new safari circuits in this part of Kenya, hitherto somewhat neglected by the mainstream tourism activities. The Lake Victoria Tourism Association is planning a three-day tourism exhibition some time in May to bring buyers and other interested parties to Kisumu’s fair ground. The area has become globally known as the paternal home of US President Obama’s father, and the tourism sector is trying to cash in on increased visits of curious fans. Besides this newly-found attraction in the area, there are, however, several national parks and game reserves within easy visiting distance from Kisumu, putting tourism in western Kenya on a sound footing beyond the Obama presidency.
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It is well known that the ferry service between the Mombasa Island and Likoni on the south coast mainland have been erratic at times and often caused tourists to miss their flights and caused commuters to arrive hours late for work. A statement obtained today, however, now gives hope to the coastal population of better times ahead as two brand-new ferries are due for delivery by end of this year. By mid of this year, some 90 percent of the work will have been completed at the shipyard in Germany where the ferries are being built, and once the outfitting is complete, they will start their journey to east Africa. Each ferry is expected to carry up to 60 vehicles and some 1,500 passengers on each crossing, easing the pressure on operations, which have for too long depended on vessels aged beyond their expected lifespan. Watch this space for updates. |
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Kenya to inforce yellow fever |
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Kenya authorities have announced that they will begin checking for valid yellow fever vacination cards for travellers arriving from endemic areas. This will include people arrivng who have only transisted the countries on the WHO list of endemic nations. This means that passengers arrving from Tanzania will be required to have a valid vacinnation or pay a 1,000 Kenya Shilling fee (about $15) and receive a vacinnation at the point of entry. Those arriving with expired or forged documents will also have to be vacinnated on arrival. |
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