Women-owned guesthouses
Explore support for hospitality standards, digital listing readiness, fair booking terms and peer mentoring among women owners.
Status: concept
Programmes
Eight strands, still being designed
Each strand below is a proposal under feasibility review. None are operating, and details will change through community consultation.
Homestay safety
Co-design host and guest safety codes, emergency contacts, vetting approaches and clear reporting routes.
Status: conceptBeach vendor enterprise rights
Examine recognised trading spaces, ID schemes and dialogue with authorities so vendors trade with dignity and security.
Status: conceptMarine excursion safety
Draft minimum standards for vessels, life jackets, crew training and weather protocols for boat operators.
Status: conceptDhow heritage
Explore how dhow building and sailing traditions could be shared respectfully, with income returning to custodians.
Status: conceptMangrove ecotourism
Assess community-led boardwalk and guiding models that pair visitor income with mangrove restoration.
Status: conceptCoral reef visitor management
Consider visitor limits, reef etiquette briefings and guide training to reduce damage from trampling and anchoring.
Status: conceptWomen-led culinary trails
Map Swahili food experiences hosted by women cooks, with hygiene support and fair pricing.
Status: conceptHelp shape the programme
We are seeking conversations with partners, county stakeholders and women entrepreneurs during the design phase.