State to regulate beach operators in new plan

 Beach operators wait for clients as they stroll along the Diani Reef Beach front on May 26, 2023.

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All beach operators in Kenya will be registered and their activities regulated by the State in an ambitious plan targeted at growing fortunes of the tourism industry.

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife said though beach operators in coastal Kenya contribute to sector vibrancy by offering various services including water sports, boat rides, cultural experiences, and artefacts products, lack of standard operating guidelines is causing environmental, safety, and security concerns.

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