Tourism earnings up 65 per cent as State targets Sh172.9 billion

Tourists at Maasai Mara National game reserve in Narok County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The government expects tourism earnings to rise by Sh26.4 billion this year despite the country’s high season of international visits coinciding with the General Election.

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala says he believes the country’s politics has matured enough not to disrupt the cycle of business.