PS to media: Think of tourism sector as you report on Ebola

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Tourism PS John Ololtua addresses delegates during the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) annual convention in Mombasa. [Courtesy, Meta]

Kenya's tourism stakeholders and government officials have cautioned against sensational reporting on Ebola, warning that misinformation was causing unnecessary travel cancellations and threatening the country's tourism sector recovery.

Speaking during the 2026 annual general meeting and convention of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KTA) in Mombasa, Tourism Principal Secretary Mr John Ololtua assured local and international travellers that Kenya is Ebola-free, as no case has been reported in the country.

Ololtua said the government has intensified surveillance and screening measures at all ports of entry and is implementing a communication strategy to counter misinformation and strengthen public confidence.