Tourism arrivals defy poll fears to cross 100,000 mark after long lull

Tourist arrivals crossed the 100,000 mark in July for the first time in four years, defying the gloom that was expected with the electioneering period ahead of the August 8 poll.

Official data shows 105,241 foreigners landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the Moi International Airport, reflecting a 17.5 per cent rise over a similar period last year.