Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Irungu Nyakera aims to elevate the Kenyatta International Conference Centre as a global leader in conferences, driving Kenya’s tourism and economic growth. Irungu Nyakera, the newly appointed Chair of the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), has embarked on a transformative journey to position the iconic Nairobi-based facility as a foremost destination for global conference tourism. With a dynamic vision aimed at elevating KICC’s standing within the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, Nyakera is set to bring significant changes to Kenya’s tourism landscape.
On his first visit as Chair, accompanied by KICC CEO James Mwaura, Nyakera laid out an ambitious plan to redefine KICC’s role in Kenya’s tourism sector. His primary goal is to enhance the Centre’s capacity to attract and host large-scale business gatherings, a sector experiencing rapid growth worldwide. Recognizing the importance of the MICE industry in driving tourism, Nyakera aims to strategically position KICC as a competitive player on the global stage.
Nyakera’s commitment to this goal is evident in his emphasis on leveraging KICC’s unique capabilities to attract a larger share of the international conference tourism market. As per the 2023 Annual Tourism Sector Performance Report, conference tourism currently accounts for 24% of Kenya’s international visitors. Nyakera believes that by optimizing KICC’s resources, this figure can .