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Rwanda, Kenya attract Airbnb bookings as Dar goes for taxes

Airbnb website. Airbnb guests are coming to Africa to explore unique, amazing homes across the continent. PHOTO FILE | NATION

By  Allan Olingo

Nation Media Group

Rwanda posted a 73 per cent growth in Airbnb bookings — the highest in East Africa — in the first seven months of this year.

In the region, Kenya is the only other country that featured in the US short-term rental service’s latest report, registering a 68 per cent growth.

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