The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched nationwide safety and security sensitisation programmes to equip tourism industry staff with essential skills to prevent, detect and respond to security threats.
The programmes are in collaboration with key security agencies including, the Tourist Police Unit, Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Bomb Disposal Unit.
Director general of Tourism Regulatory Authority Norbert Talam emphasised the critical importance of safety and security in sustaining the growth of the tourism industry.
“Safety and security are fundamental to the success of the tourism sector, as they build confidence among both local and international tourists," he said.
"Stakeholders must continuously enhance their preparedness and responsiveness to emerging threats."
Talam urged sector players to strengthen compliance with the key areas highlighted during the workshops.
He reaffirmed TRA’s commitment to working closely with partner agencies to expand the sensitisation programmes across the country.
The DG said the authority will roll out the next phase of training tour driver guides, tour operators and travel agencies to further strengthen preparedness and build a more resilient and secure tourism industry.
Kibet Tembur, general manager of Starling Bird Resort, highlighted the importance of the sensitisation programmes and encouraged the authority to conduct them more frequently.
He said there is a great deal that partners need to learn to enhance and improve the industry.
The specialised security units will provide technical expertise and practical insights to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to safety and security within the sector.
This will raise safety standards and reinforce confidence in Kenya’s tourism experience, as the sector gears up for the upcoming facility classification exercise.
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