Demand sees more investors eye pie of Western Kenya hotel business

(In front) Businessman Eng Tom Okoko followed by Homa Bay Governor Cyprian Awiti during official opening of Jabali County Lodge at Kakelo Village, Kabondo Kasipul Constituncy on May 1, 2015. [PHOTO/JAMES OMORO/STANDARD]

Investors in the Western Kenya tourism circuit are angling to tap into the hospitality industry, following increased demand for accommodation and conferencing.

This is after hotels were booked to full capacity and some guests stranded due to inadequate facilities during the recent Second Devolution Conference at Kisumu City. Investors are also keen to cash in on the fledgling Western Kenya tourism industry known for bird sanctuaries and popular historical sites such as Simbi Nyaima and Homa Hills in Homa Bay County.