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Tourism PS Prof. Juliuis Bitok during official opening of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Kapseret Constituency on June 28, 2026. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]
Tourism Principal Secretary 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.
In a statement on July 20, Bitok said campaigns discouraging travel to Kenya risk undermining efforts to grow the tourism sector and eroding investor confidence.
“The remarks are unfortunate and irresponsible. They undermine the concerted efforts by the Government and stakeholders across the tourism value chain to position Kenya as a safe and attractive destination,” said Bitok.
