Number of rooms in Kenya double as more hotels check in

One of the rooms at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nairobi. (PHOTO:James Wanzala, Standard

The number of hotel rooms in Kenya has more than doubled over the last five years due to heavy investments in the hospitality industry.

While boosting confidence in the country as an investment destination, the move could also be a cause of concern for investors, with an influx in the number of hotels bringing with it the possibility of reduced rates as hoteliers jostle for clients.