The Mandate of the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife as derived from the Executive Order No. 1 of June 2018 on Organisation of the Government of the Republic of Kenya is:-

1. Tourism Policy and Standards.
2. Wildlife Conservation and Protection Policy.
3. Protection of Wildlife Heritage.
4. Management of National Parks, Reserves and Marine Parks.
5. Development and Promotion of Tourism.
6. Wildlife Conservation Training and Research.
7. Wildlife Conservation and Protection Education and Awareness.
8. Training on Tourism Services.
9. Tourism Financing.
10. Tourism Research and Monitoring.
11. Protection of Tourism and Regulation.
12. Marketing of Kenya to Local and International Tourists.
13. Wildlife Biodiversity Management and Protection.
14. Collaboration with Wildlife Clubs of Kenya.
15. Management of Wildlife Dispersal Areas in collaboration with Partners.