By noon, three flights had already touched down at the Moi International Airport in Mombasa amid pomp and colour. Kenya Tourism Federation chairman Mohammed Hersi said the region, which depends heavily on tourism, has borne the brunt of the Covid-19 pandemic. Players in the Coast circuit of the industry say the region has suffered the biggest blow. Kenya Coast Tourism Association chairman Victor Shitaka said they have been encouraged by the first day of the flight services. Tourism is one of the major revenue earners for the county and the Coast region as a whole.

Source: The Star July 16, 2020 18:56 UTC