Kenya will throw open the gates of its national parks, reserves and sanctuaries this Saturday, offering citizens free entry to mark World Tourism Day. The announcement was made by Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, who framed the gesture as both a celebration and a reminder. “To honour this significant occasion, I am thrilled to announce that the Government of Kenya is offering free entry to all Kenyan citizens to visit Kenya Wildlife Service-managed national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries on Saturday, 27th September,” she said in a statement. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca MianoShe encouraged visitors to check the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) website and social media platforms for entry guidelines. For Ms Miano, free entry this weekend is more than a symbolic gesture.