The approved operational standards will be implemented by the Ministry of Tourism and regional agencies. The registration of homestays in operation will be based on the facilities and quality of the accommodation provided. The facilities will be classified into three levels of quality namely: Economy, Standard and Executive attaching clear guidelines on the expected minimum standards.
With travel trends becoming more about experiential holidays, Kenya stands a better chance of reaping from the enthusiastic travelers seeking to touch and enjoy the warmth of rural community lifestyles in the simplest of pleasures sharing in the traditional fresh foods, cultures and language.
This has given rise to the concepts of homestays in Kenya, providing affordable and secure accommodation options for today’s enlightened tourists. The development of home stays will not only bridge the gap of quality accommodation envisaged under vision 2030 but also provide a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves into the rich and diverse cultural exchange and enhance the spread of the benefits of tourism to the local communities of the Country.
