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Mashujaa Day windfall for Kericho hospitality industry
Workers put on the final touches at the Kericho Green Stadium in Kericho County ahead of Mashujaa Day celebrations in Nakuru County on October 19, 2023.
Photo credit: John Njoroge | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- President William Ruto will preside over the celebrations at the Kericho Green Stadium, which has been undergoing upgrades for the past two months
- Kericho Governor Erick Mutai admitted that accommodation facilities in the town and commercial centres in the six sub-counties – Kipkelion East, Kipkelion West, Ainamoi, Soin Sigowet, Bureti and Belgut – have been overwhelmed as a result of the Mashujaa Day celebrations
- Mr Alphonce Otieno, the manager of Sunshine Hotels, said the rooms had been pre-booked by clients, with enquiries about the availability of the facilities still being made by prospective clients on Thursday morning
The hospitality industry in Kericho town has reported brisk business ahead of Friday's Mashujaa Day celebrations.
President William Ruto will preside over the celebrations at the Kericho Green Stadium, which has been undergoing upgrades for the past two months.
