Kenya’s government has vowed to step up security for tourists visiting the East African country.
This follows a number of terrorist-related incidents, the most recent of which was a fatal bomb blast at a bus station in Mombasa, and a bomb attack that caused damaged to a luxury hotel in the Kenyan coastal city.
Kenya’s government says it has put in place "specific and robust measures" to ensure that the tourism industry and tourists visiting Kenya are safe and secure "at all times".
The government says it has revamped the Tourism Police Unit to ensure that the unit is up to the task of managing and dealing with emerging security challenges.
The government has also taken measures to ensure that the country’s borders are safe and secure "so as to stop members of terrorist groups from gaining entry".
Among other measures, there will be a more visible police presence in areas frequented by tourists in all major cities, including Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi
Hotel owners, hotel staff, tour operators and others in the tourism Industry will also be part of a campaign to create greater awareness about security matters.
