The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is facing opposition over its proposed increase in park entry fees, with stakeholders in the tourism sector urging that while they support the increase, it is too high and might negatively impact the sector.
KWS, which is currently undertaking public participation across the country, held a session in Makueni County, the 16th county so far, where stakeholders expressed support for the increase, but noted that there was a need for the increase to be reduced.
Speaking during the public participation forum on Thursday, August 7, Diana Muli, Director of Tourism for Makueni County, suggested a lower percentage increase would be more appropriate at this time.
Muli revealed that there was a need to balance between revenue collection and park accessibility.
