Kenya set to lose Sh40 billion as tourists shun troubled Coast

A waiter at the Voi Wildlife Lodge within Tsavo East walk in an empty lounge due to the low tourist season [Photo: Gideon Maundu\Standard]

Kenya: Low occupancy at coastal resorts and hotels could see Kenya’s lucrative tourism sector lose over Sh40 billion in net revenue this year.

The slump has seen stakeholders lobby to have travel advisories lifted, security restored especially in the coastal regions and more funding given to market tourism in overseas markets. The move is aimed at reversing the trend, especially at the troubled Coast.