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Government splashes Sh100m for tourists comfort zones in counties

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Tourism CS Dr. Alfred Mutua feeding a baby elephant with milk at Reteti Community Elephant Sanctuary in Samburu County on March 21, 2024. [File, Standard]

The government has announced plans to inject over Sh100 million into the development of comfort zones across various counties in a bid to bolster the country's tourism sector. This move comes as part of a broader strategy to enhance infrastructure and amenities catering to both local and international tourists.

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, Dr Alfred Mutua, emphasised the crucial role of infrastructure in advancing the tourism industry, stating, "There cannot be value tourism without proper infrastructure."

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