The Tourism Amendment Bill, 2026
In short
The Tourism (Amendment) Bill, 2026 aims to enhance efficiency and accountability in Kenya's tourism sector.It proposes the dissolution of both the Tourism Research Institute (TRI) and the Tourism Finance Corporation (TFC).The research and market intelligence functions previously managed by TRI will now be handled directly by the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB).All assets, liabilities, and ongoing court cases of the dissolved entities will be legally transferred to KTB.Employees of the dissolved bodies will be deployed to the Public Service Commission.The Bill also redefines the objects of the Tourism Fund to support product development, marketing, safety, and county co-financing.
Clause by clause
- Clause 2
New Research Functions for Kenya Tourism Board
Expands the mandate of the Kenya Tourism Board to include conducting tourism research, market intelligence, and publishing annual statistics for stakeholders.
- Clauses 3-18
Dissolution of the Tourism Research Institute
Repeals the sections of the law that established and governed the Tourism Research Institute, effectively abolishing the entity.
- Clause 19
Air Passenger Service Charge Funding
Directs that money collected from the Air Passengers Service Charge will now be paid into the Tourism Fund.
- Clause 20
Expanded Objects of the Tourism Fund
Redefines how the Tourism Fund is used, including funding local and international marketing, safety initiatives, training, and co-financing tourism projects with county governments.
- Clauses 22-33
Dissolution of the Tourism Finance Corporation
Repeals the sections of the law that established the Tourism Finance Corporation, abolishing its board, loan facilities, and general fund.
- Clause 34
Transfer of Assets and Staff of Tourism Research Institute
Transfers all assets, liabilities, licenses, and pending court cases of the Tourism Research Institute to the Kenya Tourism Board, and deploys its staff to the Public Service Commission.
- Clause 35
Transfer of Assets and Staff of Tourism Finance Corporation
Transfers all assets, liabilities, contracts, and legal proceedings of the Tourism Finance Corporation to the Kenya Tourism Board, and deploys its staff to the Public Service Commission.