A vibrant and innovative tourism industry supported by sustainable wildlife resources

The Mandate of the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife as derived from the Executive Order No. 2 of November 2023  on Organisation of the Government of the Republic of Kenya is:

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR TOURISM 

• Tourism Policy and Standards;
• Development and Promotion of Tourism;
• Training on Tourism Services;
• Tourism Finance;
• Tourism Research and
• Monitoring;
• Protection of Tourism and Regulation; and
• Positioning and Marketing of Kenya to local and international Tourists.

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR WILDLIFE

• Wildlife Conservation and Protection Policy;
• Protection of Wildlife Heritage;
• Management of National Parks, Reserves and Marine Parks;
• Wildlife Biodiversity Management and Protection;
• Sustainable Wildlife Biodiversity Economy;
• Collaboration with Wildlife Clubs of Kenya;
• Management of Wildlife Dispersal Areas in collaboration with Partners;
• Wildlife Conservation Training and Research;
• Wildlife Conservation Education and Awareness;
• Wildlife Biodiversity International Obligations and Multilateral Agreements;
• Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation and Response Policy; and
• Wildlife Sector Governance and Coordination.