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    "id": 1016417,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1016417/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Mbito",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 13225,
        "legal_name": "Michael Maling'a Mbito",
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    "content": "Tourism is not just a major source of revenue for the investors in this industry and tax to the Government. It is also a big employer to our people, particularly the youth. However, the trouble with the tourism industry is that it is mainly externally driven. All the beautiful tourism attractions are largely meant only for the enjoyment of foreigners. A domestic tourism campaign to get Kenyans to travel and know their country better has made little progress so far. However, the clampdown on international travel due to COVID-19 pandemic has shut out foreigners. The COVID-19 adversity should turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Hundreds of Kenyans are heading to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve to watch a wonder of the world that is the wildebeest migration. There is a huge potential in domestic tourism waiting to be tapped. The tourism industry should, besides the stimulus package to revive the businesses, also consider incentives to encourage more Kenyans to sample their country’s famed attractions. Waiving pack fees is one of the key incentives, but the reduction in accommodation and other hospitality charges by industry players can go a long way in reviving tourism. This is the best chance to reduce the over reliance on foreign tourists, but their return after the COVID-19 pandemic should further strengthen the industry. I thank you."
}