Sam Ikwaye
KenyachairmanMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Sam Ikwaye is the Chairman of the Mombasa Tourism Council. He recently attributed a slow Easter season in local hotels and accommodations to the freeze in U.S. aid funding, which has impacted tourism-related business.
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Dr Sam Ikwaye led the industry players in welcoming the announcement of the college opening.
Excitement as government announces opening of new tourism college at the CoastKenya· 2026-08-04
Dr Sam Ikwaye is the chairman of the Mombasa Tourism Council who reported on the crows being eradicated.
At least 96,000 Indian crows killed in campaigns to eradicate themKenya· 2025-11-28Tourism players led by the chairman of the Mombasa Tourism Council (MTC), Dr Sam Ikwaye, welcomed the development and operationalisation of the new rail commuter service.
Mombasa rail to improve cargo and commuter transportKenya· 2025-09-18
Sam Ikwaye urged Tanzania to uphold regional integration, arguing that no country can thrive in isolation.
'Unwelcome': EAC PS protests Tanzania's new law blocking foreign tradersKenya· 2025-07-31
Dr. Sam Ikwaye, Executive Officer of the Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers, urged Tanzania to embrace regional integration.
Kenyan leaders condemn Tanzania's business ban on foreignersKenya· 2025-07-30
Dr. Sam Ikwaye called for a more collective approach to achieve the desired tourist arrivals in Kenya.
Tourism sector needs a strategy, not slogans, stakeholders tell the governmentKenya· 2025-07-04
Dr Sam Ikwaye attributed the lull in part to the freeze in US aid funding.
Sermons against graft, debt and insecurity dominate Easter SundayKenya· 2025-04-20
