Malindi tourism hits rock bottom over extended poll period

A man relaxes at the Malindi Beach, which was at one time a major tourist attraction site. International tourist numbers have rapidly dropped. PHOTO | Kevin Odit | NMG

Tourism in Malindi has hit its lowest point due to political wrangles that characterised Kenya's repeat presidential election, hoteliers say.

“In Malindi, hotels have been hit by an international tourist drought. The top seat wrangles have adversely affected the industry,” the Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers Kilifi County chairman, Philip Chai, said today.

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