Kenya’s tourism sector recorded strong growth in the four years to June 2026, with significant increases in international arrivals, industry earnings, hotel occupancy and business events.
International visitor arrivals nearly doubled, rising from 1,483,752 in 2022 to 2,792,875 by June 2026. Over the same period, tourism earnings more than doubled, climbing from Sh268 billion to Sh564 billion.
The hospitality sector also expanded, with overall hotel bed occupancy increasing from 6,692,820 in 2022 to 11,556,200 by June 2026. Domestic bed occupancy rose from 4,195,623 to 5,198,400.
The meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) segment posted further gains. Local delegate participation increased from 615,373 in 2022 to 758,278 in 2026, while foreign delegates rose from 23,105 to 38,705.
The figures point to a sustained recovery in Kenya’s tourism industry since 2022, with growth extending across international travel, hospitality, domestic tourism and the conference and business-events market.
