Development of Niche Products Programme

Heritage Tourism: The facilities and infrastructure of three cultural heritage sites (Fort Jesus in Mombasa, Lamu old town and the sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests); three natural heritage sites (Great Rift Valley lakes – Lake Elmentaita, Lake Bogoria and Lake Nakuru); and Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest will be improved to international visitor expectations. This will involve the following programmes:

Development of the National Museum of Kenya (NMK) Nairobi Circuit;
Gazettement of new heritage sites;
Revision of museum entry fees
Heritages sites, monument rehabilitation and maintenance promotion;
Heritage research programs; and
New museums and associated establishments at strategic areas in counties.

Impact

New Nairobi monuments and heritage sites circuit established;
Upgraded Heritage sites and monuments conservation and gazettement;
New monuments and heritage sites established;
Home stay developed across the country;
Promoted and Marketed Cultural tourism through festivals; Medical tourism and new agro-tourism products and circuits developed;
Cruise tourism facilities developed.