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Parastatals and Related Organizations
Other Related Organizations
Kenya Tourist Board
(KTB)
The Kenya Tourist Board (KTB) was formed
on February 7th 1997 when the Government recognized the necessity to create an
independent marketing authority for the tourism sector. The prime objective of
the KTB is to market Kenya as a tourist destination both locally and
internationally.
KTB is managed by a Board of Directors, all of
whom are major stakeholders in the tourism sector, with a Managing Director
overseeing all marketing initiatives and campaigns.
KTB marketing
campaigns are managed locally by a Marketing Director and a highly qualified
team of marketing staff, based in the Nairobi offices at Upper Hill. These
campaigns are run in conjunction with three international Market Development
Representatives (MDRs) who manage KTB offices overseas. The MDRs cover key
source markets in Europe, the UK and the USA/Canada, and newly emerging markets
in Asia, and the Middle East, work closely with the KTB team. KTB also works to
encourage a general increase in domestic tourism among Kenyans.
For full information visit www.magicalkenya.com
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Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)
Kenya’s wildlife is as diverse and varied as your safari options and the
role of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is equally diverse. This organization is
charged with the protection and conservation of the country's biodiversity,
both inside and outside our 48 National Parks and
Reserves, including Marine Parks.
This means the
conservation and management of Kenya's wildlife scientifically, responsively
and professionally. We do this with integrity, recognizing and encouraging
staff creativity, and continuous learning and teamwork in partnership with
communities and stakeholders.
For more
information visit www.kws.org
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Catering and Tourist Development Levy Trustees
(CTDLT)
Most Tourism Businesses in Kenya pay a
Catering and Tourism Development Levy. These funds are utilized by CTDL, which
is charged with the mandate of developing the Kenyan tourism industry through
sponsorship of marketing through KTB and training through Kenya Utaali
College and development of standards.
For more
information visit http://www.ctdlt.co.ke
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Utalii College
Utalii
College is a recognized centre of excellence for Tourism Training, offering a
wide range of training and courses in all areas of tourism, including safari
guiding, hotel management, catering and hospitality. The College has earned
recognition by the World Tourism Organisation as one of the world’s 16 Centres
of Professional Excellence. The East African Community has also designated
Kenya Utalii College as one of its three Centres of Excellence in tourism
training.
For more information visit http://www.utalii.co.ke
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Kenya Tourism Development Corporation
KTDC was established on November 1965 and started operations in 1966. It
is responsible for tourism facilities development and indigenisation of the
sector through; direct investment in tourism; improvement and/or expansion of
new or existing tourist facilities; indigenisation of ownership of tourism
facilities in the industry
For more information visit http://www.ktdc.co.ke
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Kenyatta International Conference Centre
The Kenyatta International Conference Centre is located in the heart
of Nairobi and within a walking distance of several five star hotels. This
makes KICC the perfect venue for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and special
events. KICC has hosted many successful international conferences and seminars
such as the IPU - Interpaliamentary Union among others.
For more information visit: http://www.kicc.co.ke
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OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Bomas of Kenya
Bomas of Kenya
is a tourist village and conference centre in Langata, Nairobi. Bomas
(homesteads) displays traditional villages belonging to the several Kenyan
tribes.
It was established by the government in 1971 as a
subsidiary company of Kenya Tourist Development Corporation as a tourist
attraction. It also wanted to preserve, maintain and promote rich and diverse
cultural values of various tribal groups of Kenya.
The complex
also contains the biggest theatre in Africa with 3,500 seats. There are
traditional dances from a variety of tribes performed here every day. The venue
can also be utilized as a conference facility.
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Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK)
Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK) is a charitable, non-governmental organisation
formed in 1968 by Kenyan students. It was the first conservation education
programme of its kind on the continent of Africa.
WCK was elected to the
UNEP’s Global 500 Honour Roll in 1986. WCK is run by a 20-member council of
Civil Servants, members of NGOs private citizens and teachers. A national
secretariat handles daily activities with the advice of an executive committee
of specialists in conservation education, business and public administration.
The National secretariat co-ordinates WCK’s numerous activities, sends out
mobile field units and education and education officers to schools, runs
training workshops, organises rallies and prepares club publications.
Through Africa wide workshops, WCK has stimulated a continental wildlife
clubs movement. It has also helped spawn clubs in Asia, Latin America and
elsewhere in the third world.
WCK is now actively lobbying for
conservation action. This has helped to bring about a hunting and wildlife
trophy ban in Kenya; increased tree planting and soil erosion control
activities; and vigorous conservation of natural resources.
After more
than quarter century of service, WCK proudly looks back on one fundamental
achievement. It has helped educate over 1,000,000 young Kenyans and placed many
of them in positions of influence. The clubs’ intention now is to ensure that
this enormous membership and awareness leads to tangible conservation
successes.
For more information visit http://www.wildlifeclubsofkenya.org
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