CS Rotich backs direct US flights to boost tourist numbers

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich has a word with World Bank Country director Diarietou Gaye during the Kenya Devolution Support Program (KDSP) workshop held at Simba Lodge in Naivasha. The WB has granted Kenya Sh20B towards capacity development in all counties. Photo: Antony Gitonga

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich has hailed the recent approval of direct flights to the US, saying it will increase tourist numbers.

The CS was, however, quick to add that more still needs to be done by Kenyan authorities before the first non-stop flight to US airports.