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Government's plan to position KICC as a preferred conference destination is welcome

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The recent initiative by the government to position Kenya as a premier Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) destination is welcome. The cabinet memo by President Dr William Ruto on June 11, 2024, is a ripe opportune moment for Kenya to leverage this key driver of economic growth as it continues to establish itself as a leading venue for international conferences, particularly in the MICE sector.

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