United against Gachagua: Uproar greets Ex-DP's tourism boycott call
Leaders from both the government and opposition say boycott would hurt a sector that is critical to Kenya's economy...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for tourists and investors to boycott Kenya until after the 2027 General Election has sparked a rare bipartisan backlash.
- Mr. Gachagua urged foreign visitors and investors to postpone their trips, aiming to pressure President William Ruto's administration over alleged worsening insecurity.
- The remarks drew condemnation from the Kenya Kwanza administration, tourism stakeholders, and even members of the opposition, including former President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party.
- Tourism industry representatives, such as the Kenya Tourism Federation, warned that such negative publicity could destroy the reputation of a destination that takes years to build and urged that the economy should not be a tool in political struggles.
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United against Gachagua: Bipartisan Uproar Greets Ex-DP's Tourism Boycott Call - July 2026
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for tourists and investors to boycott Kenya until after the 2027 General Election has sparked a rare bipartisan backlash. Recent political developments suggest Rigathi Gachagua's influence may not be waning as predicted after his impeachment. A seemingly conciliatory gesture by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua towards his successor, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, is being interpreted by political analysts as a sophisticated political maneuver rather than a genuine attempt at reconciliation.
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