Bomas of Kenya Ltd was established in 1971 by the Government of Kenya under the Companies Act (CAP 486), Laws of Kenya, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kenya Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC), currently Kenya Development Corporation (KDC). It was established to preserve, showcase and promote the rich and diverse cultures of various ethnic groups of Kenya and to act as a tourist attraction center. As the only national body with a mandate in cultural tourism, the institution is expected to preserve the authenticity of Kenya’s cultures and to portray them in their pure form. As such, Bomas of Kenya is instrumental for the safeguarding of Kenyan cultural heritage and many of the institution’s partners across sectors rely on its guidance, consultation and advocacy efforts.