[Simon Oyeng', Standard]The hospitality and tourism sectors have been adversely affected by the 7pm to 4am curfew imposed on Western Kenya counties forcing some to close down or operate below capacity. In general, Kobe said, the tourism sector in the region recorded 75-80 per cent of income reduction. We had flights coming into Kisumu, a hub that now serves the rest of Western Kenya and parts of Rift Valley. The Lake Victoria circuit has Ruma, Saiwa and Mt Elgon national parks with the lake also boasting of beaches and islands. She called on the government to provide funds to help revive the hospitality and tourism in the Lake Victoria region.

Source: Standard Digital July 08, 2021 15:55 UTC