Kenya: Insecurity Upsets Kisumu's Tourism - Official

5 November 2012

Insecurity and the threat posed by al Shabaab are hurting tourism in Kisumu. Ministry of tourism officer-in-charge of western tourism circuit Henry Ndubi said the electioneering period has heightened the tension in the sector. He was speaking at a security meeting in Kisumu on Saturday.

The meeting was convened by Tourism ministry and security agents to find a solution to the escalating insecurity in the town. The hoteliers said the insecurity and unrest have cost them in terms of business leading to poor performance.

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