Violence in Kenya cripples tourism
An unsettled election in December has sparked violence between political rivals in Kenya. In addition to the toll in human life, tourism in this African nation (most notably safaris) has suffered. The New York Times reports that it is not likely that the industry will bounce back anytime soon: “Tourism is one of Kenya’s biggest industries, but the violence that exploded after a flawed election in December has eviscerated the business, with bookings down 80 to 90 percent in most areas. Even after a peace deal was signed Thursday, government and tourism officials worried that it could take months — if not years — to recover.”
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