Kenya Parks Investment Forum 2023 Triumphs
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Parks Invest Forum 2023, a remarkable platform fostering the synergy between nature and investment, culminated in an inspiring success, leaving an indelible mark on the realm of conservation and economic growth. The event, held at the Nairobi National Park’s Clubhouse on August 23rd, 2023, drew together a distinguished assembly of leaders, visionaries, and stakeholders, all united by a collective vision of a future where nature and communities flourish through strategic investment.
The event was launched with a warm and insightful welcome from Dr. Erustus Kanga, Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). Dr. Kanga eloquently conveyed Kenya’s natural treasures, including its Parks, Reserves, Sanctuaries, and Stations, as untapped gems brimming with investment potential. Stressing the transformative effects of such investments, he emphasized their capacity to empower local communities, drive sustainable national development, and reshape the conservation landscape. Dr. Kanga unveiled KWS’s visionary partnership approach with private investors, envisioning enhanced protected areas featuring lodges, restaurants, shops, convention centres, and exhilarating adventure offerings.
The forum’s agenda unfolded a tapestry of enlightening presentations from industry trailblazers. Gladys Kosgei shared profound insights on “Why Invest in Kenya,” delving into the strategic prowess of the Conversation Areas Strategy. June Chepkemei, Ag. Managing Director of Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest), cast light on pivotal investment avenues, stressing the essence of collaboration for the nation’s advancement. Fiona Ngesa of the Kenya Tourism Board unveiled the potent role of Tourism Marketing in propelling investment support. Judith Omachar, Deputy Director Business Development and Advisory at Kenya Development Corporation, enriched the discourse with her financial acumen on “Financing Tourism and Wildlife,” elucidating financial mechanisms poised to elevate Kenya’s tourism and wildlife sectors.
The pinnacle of the event was marked by an impactful keynote address by Peninah Malonza, Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Heritage. Her words illuminated the industry’s impressive growth, underscored by heightened arrivals, revenues, and employment opportunities. Peninah Malonza accentuated the potency of storytelling, comprehensive communication, and digital platforms in amplifying the industry’s reach and influence.
As she aptly noted, “Aligned with the national tourism policy, my ministry seeks to enhance accommodation bed capacities in protected areas by providing citizens with bankable investment opportunities and fostering a sustainable tourism ecosystem that benefits people and preserves our natural heritage.”
The Kenya Parks Invest Forum 2023 encapsulated a significant stride towards harmonizing nature, communities, and investment. The journey to metamorphose Kenya’s protected areas into thriving centres of sustainable prosperity has commenced. Join us in this movement, follow the trajectory with #InvestInKenyaParks, and witness firsthand the transformative might of investment in unlocking Kenya’s boundless potential.
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