Why tourism sector was a star performer in 2023

A fleet of tour vans spotted along the Nairobi-Nanyuki highway heading for a safari.

Photo credit: File | Joseph Kanyi | Nation Media Group

From being the worst-hit sector at the height of the pandemic, the tourism sector seems to have turned a corner to become the star performer in 2023, figures from the Economic Survey 2024 released by the national statistician show.

The sector—which comprises activities in accommodation and food services—recorded a growth of 33.6 percent to a valuation of Sh527.2 billion due to increased visitor arrivals for both leisure and business.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.