Nairobi, Jan. 8 -- Kenyan retirees are quietly defining how they want to spend their golden years, despite being ranked among the poorest globally in a 2023 report by Allianz, an international financial service provider.

A growing number of them are now emerging as an unlikely luxury travel market as Dubai launches a major charm offensive targeting Africans.

Pamfilas Mongare, a travel agent, says over the past two years, there has been a steady rise in luxury bookings from Kenyans who have retired from their businesses or corporate jobs.

"We have seen a considerable increase in retired individuals opting for luxury travel. What has stood out for me is their preference for cruise voyages, especially to the Caribbean. I think it's easy t...