Nairobi, Jan. 17 -- During his days in elective politics, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala fancied the nickname 'Tunajibu', to mean "we have an answer". On Twitter, his official handle is @tunajibu.
However, going by the highs and lows reached by the ministry he has led for five years, it is evident Mr Balala does not have all the answers to the pressing matters in the tourism sector.
The average number of days spent by foreign visitors in Kenya over the past five years has not risen above the high of 13.2 recorded in 2015 and 2016. The number of foreign holidaymakers has been wobbling over that period. Hotels have had to cut down on staff, or close. With the Covid-19 pandemic, the already ailing sector that had recorded a measly 0....