Demos: Employers and tourism players call for political truce

A deserted street in Nairobi's Central Business District on Wednesday. Many businesses remained closed for fear of looting by protestors. [Samson Wire, Standard]

The ongoing anti-government protests over the raging cost of living crisis are hurting Kenya's business environment and contributing to a decline in investor and consumer confidence.

If untamed, employers and players in the tourism sector warned Thursday, there may be a broader hit to the economy.