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Coming Home to Kenya? 10 Car Hire Myths Kenyans in the Diaspora Believe, Debunked

No mzungu price, no foreign-number quotes, pay on delivery: 10 myths about car hire for Kenyans in the diaspora coming home, and why prices have risen.

Is Business Class More Accessible? What Disabled Flyers Say, and How to Fly to Kenya

Disabled flyers on business class, lie-flat pods and their favourite airlines, plus KQ Ezesha discounts and accessible arrivals at JKIA and Wilson.

Most Accessible Country for Wheelchair Users? What 189 Travellers Said, and Why Kenya Belongs on the List

189 disabled travellers named the world's most accessible countries. None named Africa. Here's what they said, and why Kenya deserves a place.

A Traveller’s Guide: Exploring the Museum of Illusions Nairobi with Accessibility in Mind

Tucked into Laxcon Court and Plaza in Nairobi, the Museum of Illusions is one of the city’s most playful additions to the culture and entertainment scene — a place built entirely around bending your sense of reality. Optical illusions, mind-twisting rooms, and photo-worthy exhibits make it a favourite stop for families, couples, and curious travellers […]

Why the Access Enabled Travel Series Matters for Accessible Tourism in Africa

Across Africa, tourism is growing, destinations are becoming more diverse, and more travellers are seeking meaningful experiences. Yet for many travellers with disabilities, older travellers, and those with access requirements, one challenge remains constant: finding reliable accessibility information. Too often, accommodation providers simply state that they are “accessible” without explaining what that actually means. A […]

Learning from Loss: Kenya’s Strategy to Package and Promote Medical Tourism

The recent passing of a prominent Kenyan statesman in an Ayurvedic clinic in India has sparked national sorrow, but it must also trigger a stark, sobering policy conversation. For too long, Kenya has watched billions of shillings flow out of the country as its elite and middle class seek specialist care abroad, often in India […]

The Business Case for Accessible Tourism in Magical Kenya

On 4th March 2026, at ITB Berlin — the world’s largest travel trade show — Kenya unveiled its bold new global tourism campaign: Experience Wonder. More than a tagline, it is an invitation. To discover the Origin of Wonder. The origin of all things. A destination where nature, wildlife, culture, and human heritage converge in […]

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