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About Us

The Kenya Association of Travel Agents is the national umbrella body for Travel Agents in Kenya, with a growing membership of over 240 Travel Agencies. It is Kenya’s largest and only membership organization for travel agents. KATA transitioned from a society to a company limited by guarantee in 2018, providing more space for growth and defending the travel trade. KATA is a member of the Universal Federation of Travel Agents’ Association (UFTAA), Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF), and African Tourism Council. It also hosts the Secretariat of the Association of Eastern and Southern African Travel Agents (AESATA).

Our Vision

To be the leading authority on travel in Kenya

Our Mission

To champion & sustain growth of the travel industry in Kenya

Our core

Values

We strive to be the best in everything we do. Exceeding expectations for continual improvement
Excellence
core
We adhere to work ethics, respect and consideration for others.
Professionalism
core
We are committed to principles of trustworthiness, honesty and reliability in order to build the credibility of the Association and its members.
Integrity
core
We adhere to reasonable due diligence in conduct of business on behalf of members.
Care
core
We foster the spirit of working together and collaborating for greater achievements.
Unity
core
Our Mandate 

Represent members in local and international spaces.

Lobbying for favourable policies on behalf of members.

Protect travel trade through advocacy and enforcing code of ethics and standards

Members and association through institutional capacity building.

Networking and building partnerships with local and international organizations.

Our Story

KATA board committees support the Board in executing its mandates. Members of these committees include members sitting on the Board and others drawn from the general membership. A typical committee will have a membership of between 5-7 members who serve on voluntary basis. Meetings of the board committees are held quarterly unless there are compelling reasons that may force the committee to meet more frequently.

BOARD MEMBERS

The role of the Executive Committee is to implement the Board’s fiduciary, strategic plans, policies, and decisions consistent with the organization’s Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles. 

The Executive Committee supports the CEO and engages in decision making between Board meetings or in urgent and crisis circumstances. The Executive Committee can act on behalf of the full Board.

Dr Joseph Kithitu
CHAIRMAN
Hamisi Hassan
VICE CHAIRMAN
Said Tahir
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Margaret Gitonga
HONORARY SECRETARY
Patrick Kamanga
COAST LIAISON
Mr Abdikadir Mohamed
Director
Caroline Malinda
DIRECTOR
Jinal Shah
DIRECTOR
Geoffrey Kobia
DIRECTOR
Grace Ndung'u
ALLIED LIAISON
David Thumbi
GO-LITE LIAISON
Nicanor Sabula
CEO

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