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Kisumu to be positioned as alternative beach and watersports destination in Kenya

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Kisumu residents take part in a boat racing event at Lake Victoria. [Washington Onyango,Standard]

Kisumu is set to become a key alternative beach and watersports hub, as the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife partners with the Kisumu County Government and private sector stakeholders to boost tourism in the region.

Tourism Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa highlighted the immense potential of the region's lake ecosystem as an attractive option for both domestic and international tourists, serving as an alternative to Kenya's coastal beach destinations.

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