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Tourism Fund continues capacity building for hospitality workers in Western Kenya

Sacco ReviewDecember 9, 202405 mins

The Tourism Fund continues its capacity-building efforts aimed at strengthening the hospitality sector in Western Kenya. The latest series of training programs targeted hospitality managers and workers across several Western region counties, including Siaya, Vihiga, Kakamega, Homa Bay and Kisumu. The Board of Trustees Chairman Mr. Samson Some, said that these ongoing training sessions are…

Airbnb operators in Western Kenya put on notice

Sacco ReviewMay 23, 202407 mins

More than 70 per cent Airbnb operators in Western Kenya tourism circuit are not paying the 2 per cent tourism levy as the law stipulates. Tourism Act, requires various entities offering accommodation services to remit levies based on income generated every month. The levy payable is two per cent of income generated per month for accommodation, and…