The Star (Nairobi)

Kenya: Insecurity Affecting Tourism in Mombasa

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Another explosion in Eastleigh estate.

The country has recorded a decline in tourism by 2 percent with Mombasa being the worst hit following flight cancellations. Kenya tourism board director Muriithi Ndegwa says the 23% decline in mombasa is attributed to perceived insecurity.

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