The Bomas of Kenya Ltd. (BOK) was established by the Government in 1971 under the Companies Act (CAP 486), Laws of Kenya, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Kenya Tourist Development Corporation (KTDC). The overall mandate of BOK is to preserve, maintain and promote the rich and diverse cultural values of all of Kenya's 42 ethnic communities. With the current growing interest in cultural heritage, growth in cultural tourism has increased a positive worldview of the importance of cultural resources as a tool for creating economic development while preserving cultural resources. As the premier institution in cultural resources preservation and management, Bomas of Kenya is bound to play a bigger role in the development and promotion of cultural tourism in Kenya.
Vision
To become the leading custodian of Kenya’s rich and diverse culture as a national heritage for prosperity and posterity.
Mission
To maintain, preserve and promote the rich and diverse culture of the various ethnic groups in Kenya.
The Bomas of Kenya Ltd. (BOK) was established by the Government in 1971 under the Companies Act (CAP 486), Laws of Kenya, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Kenya Tourist Development Corporation (KTDC). The overall mandate of BOK is to preserve, maintain and promote the rich and diverse cultural values of all of Kenya's 42 ethnic communities. With the current growing interest in cultural heritage, growth in cultural tourism has increased a positive worldview of the importance of cultural resources as a tool for creating economic development while preserving cultural resources. As the premier institution in cultural resources preservation and management, Bomas of Kenya is bound to play a bigger role in the development and promotion of cultural tourism in Kenya.
