Kenya climbs in world tourism ranking

According to report, Kenya’s impressive performance has been as a result of efforts by various stakeholders like the Government, marketing agencies and tour operators to promote the country as a favorable tourist destination both abroad and locally. “Kenya is ranked 14th for its natural resources, with its three World Heritage natural sites and its rich diversity of fauna,” reads the report in part. In addition to this, efforts by various governmental institutions like the Kenya Tourism Board and the Kenya Wildlife Service to promote domestic tourism seem to be bearing fruit stimulated by a growing middle class that provides a ready market for tourism and travel products. 

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This is commendable but despite the improved rating Kenya is still struggling with the poaching activities that have seen the death of many elephants from January to now. Below is an interesting fact about elephants that will melt your heart.

http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-205_162-10014653-7.html

Our greatest setback is that half of the population in Kenya have no idea what is happening to our wildlife. If you are in a position to share this please do.