THE tourism sector raised K177.82 million in the first half of 2026, compared to K241.90 million during the same period last year. In a statement issued by Principal Public Relations Officer Nelly Chewe, Tourism Permanent Secretary Evans Muhanga attributed the decline to lower collections from the tourism levy, hunting and park fees. “Visits to tourism sites, including National Parks, Heritage Sites and National Museums, slightly declined by 1.24 percent, from 246,920 visits during the first half of 2025 to 243,864 in the same period this year. Tourism sector revenues amounted to K177.82 million, compared to K241.90 million during the same period in 2025. The reduction was largely attributed to lower collections from tourism levy and hunting and park fees, although...