Overview
- Act: Tourism Act, 2011
- Formed: 2015
- CEO:
The Tourism Protection Service (TPS) in Kenya, under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, focuses on the security and safety of tourists and tourism facilities. Established in 2015 as part of the broader Tourism Act, 2011, TPS collaborates with other national security agencies to protect visitors, tourism workers, and destinations across Kenya. Its mandate includes safeguarding tourist areas, providing rapid response to security concerns, and enhancing tourism sector resilience against potential threats, contributing to the promotion of a secure environment for sustainable tourism growth.
Functions
- Protect Tourists and Facilities: Ensure the safety of tourists and safeguard tourism sites, preventing security threats that may impact visitors and tourism staff.
- Collaborate with Security Agencies: Work closely with police and other security bodies to establish a secure environment at tourism destinations across Kenya.
- Rapid Incident Response: Deploy trained personnel for immediate response to security incidents at tourist sites, minimizing potential harm and disruptions.
- Support Safe Travel: Facilitate safe travel routes for tourists, ensuring that areas frequented by visitors are regularly monitored and assessed for security.
- Strengthen Kenya’s Image: Promote Kenya as a secure and reliable travel destination to attract international tourists, focusing on enhancing confidence in the country’s security standards.
- Implement Security Protocols: Develop and enforce security measures tailored to specific tourism sites, covering entry checks, surveillance, and visitor guidelines.
- Community Engagement: Work with local communities to improve tourism site security, encouraging community participation in safeguarding local tourist attractions.
- Train Tourism Workers: Provide specialized security training for tourism industry employees, enabling them to respond appropriately to emergencies and security concerns.
- Monitor Emerging Threats: Actively monitor, assess, and address emerging security risks that may affect the tourism sector, adapting strategies as needed.
- Promote Sustainable Tourism Growth: Through consistent security measures, support Kenya’s long-term tourism growth by ensuring a stable, secure environment that fosters visitor trust and retention
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O Box 30027-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
- Tourism Fund Building, 10th Floor.
- PR55+RM Nairobi
- ps@tourism.go.ke
- +254-20-2724646