I thank His Excellency the President William Samoei Ruto for the trust he bestowed upon me to serve as the Cabinet Secretary for Wildlife, Tourism and National Heritage and later the Cabinet Secretary for East African Community, Arid and Semi Arid Lands and Regional Development
It has come to my attention that my political detractors have connived to create a fake X (Twitter) account in my name with disparaging and negative remarks on the Gen Zs and His Excellency President William Ruto
@WilliamsRuto
. Those remarks are fake, false and contrary to my
1/4 Today, I visited Tsavo East National Park, to highlight the drought mitigation measures the Ministry is taking to conserve wildlife. The effects of drought manifest in reduced availability of water & forage, and increased incidence of human-wildlife conflict.
#wildlifeKE
I wish to congratulate my sister Beatrice Askul Moe upon her nomination by H.E President William Ruto as the Cabinet Secretrary for East African Affairs & Regional Development. This is a great gesture of honour to women fraternity in this country and a recognition of women
I wish to express my gratitude to H.E President
@WilliamsRuto
for entrusting me with an incredible opportunity to serve the people of Kenya in a different capacity following the recent reorganisation of the government.
@StateHouseKenya
Received H.E. President
@WilliamsRuto
, who is in Arusha, Tanzania 🇹🇿 for the 23rd Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State.
@jumuiya
President Ruto's speech was candid, accommodating and quite reformist. He has hearkened to the voice of the people. He has made a raft of reformative measures and call stability for speedy economic reforms that are dear to the hearts of Kenyans.
The elevation of Eldoret Municipality to a city status by H.E President
@WilliamsRuto
is a great milestone in Kenya's development trajectory.
By this move, Eldoret becomes Kenya's fifth city and the newest social and economic hub in Kenya, the East and Central African region
The season to witness one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World is here! Visit Maasai Mara National Reserve for a thrilling treat of nature's spectacle.
#TembeaKenya
#MagicalKenya
What a lovely day to have met
@ms_koki
, the strength of women in aviation! Captain Koki has been passionately marketing Kenya internationally as a premier destination. We are so proud of you as you fly
@KenyaAirways
the pride of Africa.
#MagicalKenya
On behalf of the Government of Kenya, I am delighted to receive our Kenyan brothers and sisters who have been evacuated successfully from The Sudan. This is the second flight of 63 evacuees, having earlier brought home cumulatively a total of 98 citizens.
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As per H.E President
@WilliamsRuto
’s directive, the
@Min_TourismKE
will ensure that in the next recruitment 40% of
@KWSKenya
rangers and wardens will be picked from counties which host national parks.
After 11 months of leading the transformation of Kenya's wildlife and tourism sectors, today I handed over a more resilient, robust, and thriving docket to CS
@DrAlfredMutua
;
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to H.E. President
@WilliamsRuto
for bestowing upon me the esteemed national honor of Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (E.G.H.) during the 60th Jamhuri celebrations. I am humbled. Asante rais.
This evening, I hosted H.E. President
@WilliamsRuto
Ruto to an inspection tour of the iconic K.I.C.C, which is currently undergoing rehabilitation in preparation for the upcoming African Climate Summit 2023 next month.
#ACS23
#africaclimatesummit23
@AfClimateSummit
Honoured to receive H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and Chairperson of the Summit of EAC Heads of State, who is attending the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the
@_AfricanUnion
Bureau of Heads of State, Chairpersons of RECs & RMs at Nairobi
Today, I was honored to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the President-elect of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, H.E. Felix Tshisekedi, alongside His Excellency President
@WilliamsRuto
and other senior government officials.
@EACAffairsKenya
Today, I join H.E President
@WilliamsRuto
, Deputy President
@rigathi
and colleague CSs for thanksgiving prayers and homecoming ceremony of my sister the CS for
@Environment_Ke
, Hon.
@HonTuya
at Leshuta, Narok County.
After more than nine years of non-payment of compensation claims for human-wildlife conflict (HWC), I have today released Ksh. 908 million to cover the pending claims across the country ...
Today I made a familiarization tour of the Kenya Wildlife Service headquarters in Nairobi. During this tour, I also had a chance to tour “The World’s only Wildlife Capital” the Nairobi National Park.
@kwskenya
It was my greatest pleasure to officially launch the Rusinga Cultural Festival 2022 in the company of PSs John Ololtuaa and Ummi Bashir. We have to embrace our culture and find pride in it even as advance technologically as a nation.
@KRACare
@KRACorporation
@Min_Tourism
Last evening, I had the privilege of hosting the Deputy President H.E.
@rigathi
during a consultative forum on development with Kitui County Professionals at Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi
Ensuring the safety and security of tourists while in Kenya is our priority. Today, we handed over a patrol car to bolster the operations of the Tourist Protection Unit (TPU) Police in Watamu, Malindi North Constituency, Kilifi County.
Ongoing: Cabinet Meeting in State House, Nairobi, chaired by H.E. President
@WilliamsRuto
- to deliberate on the ongoing heavy rains caused by the El Niño phenomenon.
We at the Ministry of EAC, ASALs and Regional Development are currently responding to the escalating humanitarian needs caused by the rising number of affected persons across the country due to above-normal rainfall.
Warmest birthday wishes, President
@WilliamsRuto
, on your 57th! May the year ahead be marked by extraordinary accomplishments. Wishing you joy, good health and happiness. Here's to your continued well-being and success, Mr. President.
📍Meru County
The long-awaited day is finally here with us. Let's join our President
@WilliamsRuto
and fellow citizens in the tree-planting exercise.
We are a solid green army equipped to tackle climate change through increasing our national tree cover.
#JazaMiti
#Mission15B
We condemn the violent and destructive maandamano, which seek to disrupt Kenya's tourism resurgence, render more of our people jobless, and undo the gains we have achieved in the tourism sector.
Received and welcomed the new Chief Administrative Secretaries (CASs) ; Hon.
@Sossion_wilson
& Hon.
@RehemaJaldesa
who reported to work today.
The CASs will inject much needed energy and focus required to sustain the growth and recovery of the 🇰🇪 tourism sector post Covid-19.
Today I assumed the role of the Cabinet Secretary for the East African Community, the ASALs & Regional Development ministry, succeeding my colleague
@rebecca_miano
.
@EACAffairsKenya
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) consistently distinguishes itself as the only regional parliament in Africa with full legislative authority, overseeing programs and activities of EAC thus facilitating seamless integration.
@EA_Bunge
While in Zanzibar, Tanzania during the East African Community Council of Ministers retreat, I had the opportunity, along the Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon. Musalia Mudavadi and other regional leaders, to welcome The Right Honourable Raila Odinga to address the gathering.
Visited the
#BobMarleyMuseum
in
#Kingston
,
#Jamaica
ahead of the Global Tourism Resilience Conference 2023.
The museum is a tribute to the life of the reggae legend, showcasing his music, tours, and even a hologram from his iconic 1978 One Love Peace concert!
#LearningExperience
Today, I joined H.E. Deputy President
@rigathi
Gachagua in assessing the damage caused by El Niño rains to roads and other infrastructure in Garissa and Tana River counties.
Honoured to have joined H.E
@MamaRachelRuto
in receiving Laura Mattarella, the First Lady of The Republic of Italy, who is accompanying the President, Sergio Mattarella on a 4-day official visit.
Kenya's vibrant culture and delicious cuisine have transcended borders, proudly showcasing our homeland to the world. Honored to have joined H.E. President
@WilliamsRuto
during a visit to Swahili Village in New Jersey, USA. 🇰🇪🌍🍽️
#magicalkenya
Third cruise ship in two months! 🙌🏻 Kenya is regaining its attractiveness as a premier tourist destination!
With an abundance of diverse wildlife, culture and heritage, we are well positioned to continue attracting visitors on a global scale.
@magicalkenya
I hosted the Governor of Makueni County H.E Hon. Mutula Kilonzo
@SenMutula
together with a delegation from
@OfficialMakueni
at my office.
We agreed to work on a collaborative framework which will see to it that residents of Makueni accrue benefits from tourism in the county.
It was a great honour to me and I shall for ever remain beholden to him and Kenyans at large for bestowing upon me the onerous duty of serving our great Nation in a most honourable responsibility.
@WilliamsRuto
The Yokot Kapteren Integrated Dam, with a capacity of 170,000 cubic meters, is transforming the lives of people in Kamariny, Keiyo North Constituency, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
I am pleased and honoured to welcome you Hon. Beatrice Askul to this esteemed Ministry. As you may have observed, you are joining a dynamic team led by dedicated officers who will support you going forward. Before I make further comments, allow me to express my profound gratitude
Congratulations
@HonAdenDuale
for launch of your book
#ForTheRecord
. Your insightful exposition of the Kenyan political landscape sets a foundation for meaningful conversations on leadership, politics and law making in Kenya.
We are working on regulations to operationalise the Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions Act 2018, which will enable local communities benefit from culturally significant and economically valuable knowledge and expressions …
Today, I had the honour of being part of the official opening and awarding of the Charter to the Open University of Kenya (OUK), which was presided over by H.E. President
@WilliamsRuto
at
@konzatech
.
OUK is the first-ever virtual public university in the country.
Today, I officially launched the National Wildlife Research Agenda (2023-2027) that will guide research in the country to inform wildlife conservation for the next five years.
Hosted H.E. President
@WilliamsRuto
in Galledyertu, Tana River County, where he presided over the commissioning of the Hola Integrated Fruit Processing Plant.
2/4 The ongoing drought experienced in the country has had huge impact on wildlife and habitats. It has resulted in dispersal of wildlife from their traditional habitats in search of pasture and water.
#wildlifeKE
I have today received over 800 tourists aboard ms world odyssey cruise ship at the port of Mombasa. The arrival of this cruise ship is significant especially now that tourism activities in Kenya are enjoying an upward surge.
Today, I officially handed over the State Department for Culture and Heritage to the incoming Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage,
@CSAishaJumwa
Tourism relies heavily on media reporting because many travellers choose destinations based on what they've heard or read. Hence, there is a need to create accurate awareness and understanding of our unique destination to cater to both domestic and international tourists.
In a bid to ensure that my ministry timely meets its obligations as outlined in the performance contract and supports H.E President
@WilliamsRuto
in delivering on the promises made to the People of Kenya, I convened a meeting today with
@harsama_kello
and CEOs …
This morning I accompanied H.E. Hon
@MusaliaMudavadi
, the Prime Cabinet Secretary, and the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs on a one-day official visit to Juba, South Sudan. Purpose of the visit is to explore areas of shared interests within the EAC framework.
The Kenya Kwanza administration through my ministry is committed to support diversification of Kenya’s tourism by promoting niche tourism products notably adventure tourism, sports and cultural tourism as part of our transformation agenda.
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As a nation, we have invested in preserving and showcasing Kenya’s rich and diverse cultures which have proven potential to benefit communities and grow our economy through cultural tourism.
Joined the residents of Mukuyuni today in Kaiti Constituency, Makueni, together with Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon.
@MusaliaMudavadi
and the Head of Public Service Mr. Felix Koskei, for thanksgiving service of Devolution PS Teresia Mbaika at Mukuyuni Primary School grounds.
Today I held discussions with the Parliamentary Committee on Tourism and Wildlife led by the Chairperson Hon.Kareke Mbiuki. The focus of the deliberations was the supplementary budget for the Financial Year 2022/23.
@Min_TourismKE
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Honoured to have officiated the opening of the renovated
@museumsofkenya
Lamu Museum in Lamu Old Town, which underwent a restoration and exhibition facelift funded by the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman.
#CulturalTourism
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We are prioritising acceding to requisite international conventions to bolster our efforts of preventing illicit import, export and transfer of ownership of our cultural property.
Today, I toured the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre,K.I.C.C
@KICC_kenya
where I met the facility's management team led by their CEO
@NanaGecaga
who briefed me on the status of the building.
By such an opportunity, you honoured women, Kitui County and moreso Kitui South Constituency that had never produced a Cabinet Secretary since independence.
You have the best of Kenya at heart. May the Lord guide and use you to fulfil His agenda for Kenya.
@WilliamsRuto
This evening I held a meeting with Global Peace Chain youths led by their President Samuel and Vice Chairperson Andrew.
The team presented a report on their summit - held last month at
@KICC_kenya
- and briefed me on their strategies to promote domestic tourism. Well done!
As part of our efforts to promote and celebrate our cultures, we today signed an MOU with the Republic of Iran to facilitate and encourage cooperation in the field of culture and heritage.
4/4 Fire management & control through development of fire management plans, conservation education, firebreaks and fire preparedness procedures.
#wildlifeKE
Graced the official opening of KWCA's National Conservancies Leaders Policy Conference and AGM at the Kenya School of Government, Kabete.
I was accompanied by
@PSMuseiya
and several government officials from the
@Min_TourismKE
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I joined President H.E
@WilliamsRuto
, Deputy President H.E.
@rigathi
, PCS Hon
@MusaliaMudavadi
, family and friends as we bid farewell to Field Marshal Elosi Mukami Kimathi - a Shujaa who was at the centre of the struggle for Kenyan independence.
It is with a deep sense of loss and sorrow that I learnt about the passing on of Mercy Mawia.
The late Mercy Mawia was a distinguished and consummate journalist and radio presenter whose illustrious career was an inspiration to many.
Those of us who were blessed to engage with
Earlier today I made a keynote address at the Global Tourism Resilience Conference 2023 in Kingston Jamaica, during the Global Tourism Resilience Day Forum.
#GTRC2023
#TourismResilience
@Min_TourismKE
Delivered a keynote address on unlocking Kenya’s potential through Investment in Tourism, Sports and Culture during the Private Sector Dialogue on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA); hosted under The 3rd Kenya International Investment Conference
#KIICO2023
At Chepalungu Forest, Bomet County, for a series of conservation and ecotourism activities.
Was received by Bomet County governor H.E Prof. Hillary Barchok.
Congratulations to Somalia 🇸🇴 on joining the East African Community. This marks a significant milestone in enhancing regional cooperation, promoting unity, strengthening our community, and advancing our shared objectives.
@jumuiya
#EAC
#Somalia