Kenya Makes Visitation Easier for Africans
Kenya has announced that it is easing entry requirements for citizens of most African nations in a bid to foster regional integration and boost tourism. The new directive, issued by the Kenyan cabinet, eliminates the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement for nearly all African visitors, allowing them to enter the country without prior approval. Visitors from most African countries can now stay in Kenya for up to two months, while citizens of East African Community (EAC) member states—Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi—can remain for up to six months under the bloc’s free movement protocols. However, travellers from Somalia and Libya are excluded from the policy due to security concerns.
The move comes after Kenya faced criticism for its previous travel policies, particula...