Jubilee Party faults Gachagua’s call to tourists and investors
The Jubilee Party has criticised remarks attributed to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urging foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya until after the next General Election. The party warned that such statements could cause significant economic damage and jeopardise..
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The Jubilee Party has strongly refuted statements allegedly made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, which encouraged foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya until after the next General Election.
- The party warned that such remarks could inflict significant economic damage and jeopardize the livelihoods of millions of Kenyans.
- Key figures involved include the Jubilee Party, led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- Jubilee emphasized that political competition should not come at the expense of Kenya's economy or its people's livelihoods, highlighting tourism and foreign investment as critical for job creation and economic growth.
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