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Originally published by The Standardtop
July 21, 2026
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'Don't sabotage tourism,' Bitok cautions leaders
Tourism PS Julius Bitok has dismissed calls urging foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya, warning that such remarks could damage the economy and threaten millions of livelihoods...
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Kenya's Tourism Principal Secretary, Julius Bitok, has strongly criticized calls for foreign tourists and investors to avoid the country, warning that such rhetoric could severely harm the economy and livelihoods.
- Sh500 billion generated by tourism in the past year, welcoming 2.7 million international visitors.
- Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok refuted claims made by Rigathi Gachagua.
- The remarks followed updated travel advisories from the United States and Canada, though they did not advise against travel to major tourist areas.
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