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Uhuru announces Sh2b support to hotels as mass layoffs rock sector

President Uhuru Kenyatta (PHOTO: Courtesy)

The mass layoffs in the hotel industry could take a break in the coming months following Sh2 billion support from the government announced on Monday.

During his Madaraka Day speech, President Uhuru Kenyatta said his administration will refocus its intervention by offering Sh2 billion support to hotels and related establishments to ensure they maintain staff.

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