Mohammed Hersi . A hotelier passionate about Tourism & Governance in Africa

#WhyILoveKenya Malindi Tourism Woes. I am sure many of you have seen comments by Billionaire Flavio Briatore regarding the state of Tourism in Malindi . He even went ahead to describe Malindi as stinky not that Mombasa is any better , well nothing is further from the truth and that should worry Kilifi County ,…

#WhyILoveKenya 5 Reasons Why CS Balala should continue as CS Tourism. I am writing this in my personal capacity as a Tourism player. First Things First . I don’t hold brief for Hon Balala and I am not expecting anything in return. I also know many of you believe that I am also fit to…

#WhyILoveKenya Secession talk due to alleged marginalization and mainly in Nyanza and Western Kenya. I am sure some candor will help. What will North Eastern, good Part of Ukambani say where even nature has marginalised them ? If it is historical injustice no place has suffered like the 5 counties of Garisaa. Wajir. Mandera .…

Rwanda has it’s own road map to democracy. Leave them alone. Rwanda held elections on 4th August and HE Paul Kagame won and he starts another term of 7 years. This is a man I have met on 3 occasions courtesy of my hospitality role . I have also personally taken alot of interest to…

Politics in Kenya has become a surest way to make quick wealth through government contracts and deals. Some of those who have tasted the same will not hesitate to deal with you ( means maim or even kill) if you ever stood in their way. People you can’t even tell what they do for a…

Madaraka Express from ridiculous to absurd . When we thought that all the feedback we have been giving we now get this Who is advising KR on Madaraka Express? While we laud the additional train service you can’t fail to miss to see the weired rules that has been sneaked in. In business when you…

My Prediction Election 2017: #KenyaElections2017 This is what I foresee , it is a lenghty piece but worth your time.  Trust me. On 7/8/2017 Kenyans are inches away from a closely contested presidential election while many Governors are also chasing a second final term in office. So are Senators, MPs, Women  Reps and MCA.  Kenya…

#MadarakaExpress  ; 45 days down the line we are still NOT able to book online and NOT  book more than 3 days in advance. Now this is what is called mediocrity.  We just can’t sort out a simple booking engine for one trip from either side. We are not even discussing multiple trips. We then…

#MadarakaExpress  ; 45 days down the line we are still NOT able to book online and NOT  book more than 3 days in advance. Now this is what is called mediocrity.  We just can’t sort out a simple booking engine for one trip from either side. We are not even discussing multiple trips. We then…

Matters Airport Security & JKIA Incident with CS Matiangi. Two years ago on my way from Durban South Africa I happened to be running quite late for my Nairobi flight. It meant moving from local terminal to International etc and I had less than an hour to pick my luggage and ensure I check in…