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East Africa tourism took a big hit due to Covid-19

Mombasa's PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort and Spar Hotel Managing Director Hasnain Noorani flanked by Staff celebrates at the hotel's Shanzu poolside after the hotel was awarded a five (5) star rating status by the Tourism Regulatory Authority. [Maarufu Mohamed,Standard]

East African Community (EAC) states lost 92 per cent revenue in the tourism sector due to Covid-19 pandemic.

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