Kenya's Tourism and Wildlife Minister Najib Balala on progressive policy frameworks

Published: Oct. 3, 2018, 5:41 a.m.

b"Honourable Najib Balala is Kenya\\u2019s Minister of Tourism and Wildlife. After previously serving in that cabinet position once before, from 2008 to 2012, and subsequently serving as Chairman of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, Hon. Balala was re-appointed as Kenya's Tourism Minister in 2015. \\n\\nFollowing the establishment of Kenya\\u2019s new Constitution in 2012, Hon. Balala was responsible for delivering the country\\u2019s reformed Tourism Bill and providing the sector with a policy designed to promote growth and sustainability through public-private cooperation.\\n\\nListen in for insights from a man credited with steering Kenya\\u2019s tourism sector to recovery following the country\\u2019s tragic post-election violence in 2008, and for being the chief architect of what is widely considered one of the continent\\u2019s most progressive tourism policy and legal frameworks.\\n\\nEditorial Disclaimer: Airbnb (https://airbnb.com) is the presenting sponsor of this podcast, which is part of an African Tech Roundup (https://africantechroundup.com) miniseries focused on inclusive travel and tourism\\u2014 recorded at the Africa Travel Summit 2018. African Tech Roundup retains full editorial control over all published content. Opinions expressed by the host, Andile Masuku, and his guest do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the presenting sponsor, Airbnb."