How Does One Join KATO?
After one (1) year of operation as a limited liability company with a Tour Operator’s license from the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA), one may make a formal application in writing requesting to join KATO. Subsequent to this, applicants will be furnished with a Membership Application form, two Questionnaires, and a Notice of Categorisation.
These documents are to be returned to the Secretariat duly filled and with the Categorisation form duly certified by the applicant’s Auditors. In addition, one will also be required to attach copies of their Certificate of Incorporation (not Certificate of Business Name Registration), Ministry of Tourism License, and any promotional materials/brochures that may enable the Ethics and Standards Sub-Committee to adequately assess your application.
After submitting the required documents, the Membership Desk will review them, and you will be advised how to proceed. Some applicants will be eligible for Corporate membership rather than the Tour Operating category.
NB: The KATO Membership Application Fee is Kshs. 1,000, and it is only payable after the documents submitted in Step One have been reviewed and accepted. Applicants will receive formal communication informing them of the approval to pay.