Tourism PS slams Gachagua’s call for tourists, investors to shun Kenya
Bitok said Gachagua's remarks threatened years of work by the government and private sector to market Kenya as a safe and competitive global tourism destination...
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Kenya's Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has strongly criticized Rigathi Gachagua for urging tourists and investors to avoid Kenya due to alleged insecurity.
- Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), claimed tourists are unsafe and advised postponing visits until 2026.
- Bitok stated that such remarks threaten years of work to market Kenya and undermine investor confidence in a sector contributing nearly 10 percent of the country's GDP.
- Kenya welcomed approximately 2.7 million international visitors last year and aims for 5 million by 2028.
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Tourism PS Slams Gachagua's Call for Tourists to Shun Kenya - July 2026
Kenya's Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has strongly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for urging tourists and investors to avoid Kenya due to alleged insecurity. The Kenya Tourism Federation is urging political leaders to avoid public statements that could damage Kenya's reputation as a tourist and investment destination. The Jubilee Party has strongly refuted statements allegedly made by Gachagua which encouraged foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya until after the next General Election. Meanwhile, religious leaders in Makueni are raising alarm over escalating crime rates, warning that the deteriorating security situation could have severe consequences for economic development.
