Kenya now eyes Golf tourism pie, CS Balala says

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala (right) presents a trophy to the 2019 Ladies Invitational golf professional winner Linda Wessberg at the PGA Baobab's Vipingo Ridge Course in Kilifi County. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]

After a resounding 2018 where Kenya recorded 2 million tourist arrivals, the country is now laying focus on tapping into the huge potential that exists in Golf tourism, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Mr Najib Balala has said.

Speaking at the prestigious Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Vipingo Ridge Baobab Course, Kilifi County over the weekend, the CS noted that his Ministry will lay more emphasis on promoting Kenya as a wonderful Golf tourism destination.