PREMIUM 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. Politics Just now Listen
Over the weekend, Mr Gachagua urged foreign tourists and investors to postpone ing Kenya until after the 2027 General Election, as he sought to pile international pressure on President William Ruto’s administration over what he described as worsening insecurity and political violence.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party distanced itself from Mr Gachagua’s call, arguing that political competition should never come at the expense of Kenya’s economic interests.
Seeking to reassure both local and international audiences, Mr Mwaura defended the government’s record in rebuilding tourism after years of global and domestic disruptions.
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