List some of the the quasi-government institutions that are stakeholders in tourism development and state their roles

1.Kenya Tourism Board
One of the key mandates of the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB) is market Kenya at Local, National, Regional and international levels as a premier tourist destination.
Catering Tourism and Development Levy Trustee (Tourism Fund)
Tourism Fund is a body corporate established under the Tourism Act, 2011 which came into operation on 1st September, 2012 vide special issue Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 93 of 24thAugust, 2012.The Fund is the legal successor to Catering and Tourism Development Levy Trustees. Catering and Tourism Development Levy Trustees has been in existence since.

2.Kenya Utalii
Kenya Utalii College management is committed to sustaining its mandate of training qualified professionals for the Hospitality and Tourism industry.

3.Kenya Wildlife Service
It is a state corporation that was established by an Act of Parliament (Cap 376), now repealed by WCMA (2013), with the mandate to conserve and manage wildlife in Kenya, and to enforce related laws and regulations.
KWS undertakes conservation and management of wildlife resources across all protected areas systems in collaboration with stakeholders. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) conserves and manages Kenya’s wildlife for the Kenyan people and the world.

4.National Museum of Kenya

5.Kenya Tourism Development Corporation
Kenya Tourist Development Corporation (KTDC) was established in 1965 to develop tourism facilities and finance private investors. Kenya Tourist Development Corporation (KTDC) gives loan financing (a revolving fund). This is an irredeemable seed fund of Sh48 million managed on behalf of the Government.
The objective is to provide concession credit to entrepreneurs in the tourism sector. Loans are, therefore, given to new tourist enterprises at concessional rates. Kenya Tourist Development Corporation (KTDC) provides development funds for new start-up hotels, lodges and other facilities. Most properties enjoy an equity element to reduce the impacts on lending costs on their viability and sustainability. Kenya Tourist Development Corporation (KTDC) also gives extension and modernizations loans. Currently, many tourism facilities require rehabilitation and addition of facilities to meet guest demands. Kenya Tourist Development Corporation (KTDC) has continuously provided such binds at concessional terms. In addition to the funds, Kenya Tourist Development Corporation (KTDC) provides business advisory services.
Aviation, tours and travel loans are provided for buying cars and working capital. Business loans are also given for production and working capital for curio shops and export of handicrafts.

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Titany answered the question on December 10, 2021 at 07:27