Kenya has entrenched its position in the global tourism arena following the election of Tourism minister Najib Balala as the first Vice Chairman to the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN-WTO).

Hon Balala’s election followed strong support from Africa States during the 18th Session of the UNWTO General Assembly which came to a close yesterday in Astana, Kazakhstan. He will now be one of the top officials who will be coordinating the affairs and moderating the meetings of the Executive Council. “It gives Kenya an opportunity in setting the pace and shaping tourism policy and strategy at the global level in the next four years” commented the Minister on his election.