As we continue to cope up with the Covid-19 protocols and the lockdown in Nairobi and its environs, Kenyans have been urged to embrace domestic tourism during the pandemic period.
Speaking in Machakos County during the launch of the Tembea Tujenge Kenya quarter three campaign, the initiative’s Ambassador Maina Kageni urged Kenyans especially locals within Nairobi, Machakos, Kiambu and Kajiado who are still under lockdown to tour tourism attraction sites within the four counties as the government continues to enforce the strict Covid-19 protocols.
Maina who paid a courtesy call to Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua however called on Kenyans to observe the Ministry of Health coronavirus measures in order to curtail the spread of the deadly virus.
“Let’s embrace domestic tourism even as we continue to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the only way we can revitalise our economy,” said Maina.
On his part, Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua stated that his County Government has already set a stage for the development of domestic tourism in the county.
“In Machakos County, we lead while others follow. We have established modern places that support domestic tourism. Our County was also the first one to cushion residents and visitors from the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Mutua.
The tourism industry in Kenya which involves hotels, restaurants and travel agents as is the case in the global economy has been thrown into crisis by restrictions, putting thousands of businesses and jobs at risk.
"Tembea Tujenge Kenya’s mission is to inspire new strategies for positioning the sector for long-term sustainable growth," Maina said.
“Domestic tourism provides an immense opportunity for contribution to national priorities such as economic growth, job creation and poverty alleviation.”
The efforts of Tembea Tujenge Kenya together with the sponsors is aimed at stimulating and accelerating growth in domestic tourism.
