Drought, banditry in the North Rift drive away tourists, investors

Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai hosted his counterparts Simon Kachapin (West Pokot), Benjamin Cheboi (Baringo) and Jonathan Lelelit (Samburu). [Bakari Ang'ela, Standard]

North Rift governors have said perennial drought and insecurity in the region have conspired to drive away tourists and investors, thereby negatively impacting local economy.

Governors from West Pokot, Turkana, Baringo and Samburu said the troubled region had top class hotels yet tourists and investors concerned by runaway insecurity opt to hold conferences in major towns such as Eldoret.