Prolonged Electioneering period cost hoteliers in Mombasa.

Diani beach resort and SPA. PHOTO | George Charo

The Majority of local tourists will not be able to attend the December whole days in Mombasa. Most of the people have been affected by the prolonged elections period. Prolonged Electioneering period cost hoteliers at the Coast.



"Our businesses have gone down to an extent of making losses. It is really pity for Kenyans to have gone down that way. It was my first time to make huge losses in my business." Catherine Mutiso a business owner in Machakos said.


"We are used to going to Mombasa during Christmas and New year but it seems that my family will miss the luxury eve, " she added.


Mombasa hoteliers are demanding the government to balance and maintain transport cost for Local tourists as it may reduce the risks of closing businesses despite being in the high season.