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Kitesurfing season returns to Kilifi Creek
The December to March Kuzi wind brings kitesurfers from around the world back to Kilifi Creek.
20 November 2026
Kilifi County promotes sustainable tourism drive
Local stakeholders launch new initiatives to promote sustainable and community-based tourism along the Kilifi coast.
15 September 2026
Restoration work continues at Mnarani Ruins
Conservation teams continue preservation work at the historic Mnarani Ruins overlooking Kilifi Creek.
5 August 2026
Travel tips: getting to Kilifi from Mombasa
A quick guide to the easiest ways to travel from Mombasa to Kilifi by road, taxi and bus.
12 July 2026
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Kilifi upgrades two roads linking Malindi and Watamu tourism corridor
The county government is upgrading road infrastructure to improve access to hotels and tourist sites in the Ganda, Jacaranda, and Watamu areas.
Kilifi Governor Mung'aro orders crackdown on foreign-owned businesses in Watamu
Governor Mung'aro has directed an audit of business licenses for hotels and curio shops in Watamu to protect local beach operators and small-scale traders.
From Peru to Kilifi: British adventurer completes epic 327-day, 28,000km solo ocean journey
A British adventurer successfully concluded a massive solo rowing expedition by arriving at the coast of Kilifi.
Overnight blaze in Kilifi’s Watamu leaves trail of destroyed tourist villas and vehicles
A fire incident in the Watamu beachfront tourism strip caused significant damage to villas and local tourism infrastructure.
Tsavo golf course set to transform Kilifi’s tourism and investment landscape
New developments in golf tourism are being positioned as a key strategy to diversify and expand the tourism sector in Kilifi.