Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - The Kenyan Government through
the Ministry of Tourism has dismissed claims circulating online that the
Government intends to privatize beaches and islands along Kenya’s coastline.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 28th,
State Department for Tourism Principal Secretary, John Ololtuaa, described the
allegations as misleading and made in bad faith.
Ololtuaa emphasized that the Government remains the legal
custodian of all beach land and coastal resources, and has no intention of
transferring ownership to private entities.
He clarified that ongoing discussions on tourism development
are consultative and governed by existing laws.
“Proposals made during public participation cannot inform
policy without undergoing scrutiny as required by law,” Ololtuaa stated.
He added that while the private sector plays a role in
tourism, its involvement is limited to investment and service delivery under
regulated agreements.
He strongly refuted claims that the Government is attempting
to bypass legal frameworks to create questionable investment opportunities,
calling such assertions “far-fetched.”
The PS explained that the Tourism Act mandates the Ministry
to develop a National Tourism Strategy to guide the sector’s management and
growth.
Ololtuaa reiterated that all proposals must align with
existing legislation, including the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act
and the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act.
The proposal has drawn sharp criticism from a section of
Kenyans who accuse the Government of attempting to offload vital national
assets and resources to politically connected cartels under the pretext of
privatization.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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