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Coast hoteliers protest decision to cut tourism budget


THE STANDARD
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Kenya Tourism Federation National Chairman Mohamed Hersi and Tourism CS Najib Balala.
The decision by the Treasury to cut the Ministry of Tourism budget by Sh3.42 billion has sparked uproar with hoteliers saying it would hamper the industry s recovery plans.
According to the Supplementary Budget released this week, the Treasury slashed the ministry s spending to Sh9.4 billion from Sh12.8 billion in the previous financial year.
Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) National Chairman Mohamed Hersi termed the move regrettable, saying the ministry should be allocated adequate funds to turn around the sector hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. ....

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New bridge could float away with the Likoni ferry politics


THE STANDARD
By
Patrick Beja |
January 3rd 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
The Likoni floating bridge, which connects Liwatoni in Mombasa island to Ras Bofu in Likoni South Coast mainland. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]
Likoni ferry transport has witnessed heated politics for over two decades. However, this could finally ebb following the opening of the Likoni floating footbridge for public use on Friday.
Although considered a stop-gap measure to reduce congestion at the Likoni channel crossing, the Sh1.9 billion pedestrian bridge is seen as the first step after years of seeking an alternative mode of transport between Mombasa Island and the South Coast.
The new bridge, which is expected to operate for five years, was a result of intense consultation between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Mombasa County leadership, led by Governor Hassan Joho, as they sought a solution to the congested Likoni ferry channel amid the Covid-19 pandemic. ....

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