Kenya, East African Community

Kenya eases travel rules for most African nations
The policy shift aims to enhance regional integration and boost tourism by eliminating the contentious Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for most visitors.
Nigerians, others get free entry into Kenya eases travel requirements
The Kenyan government has announced plans to allow African tourists to enter the country without a visa in an effort to encourage openness and unity.
Kenya eases travel requirements for nearly all African visitors
Under the updated system, citizens of most African countries will be allowed to enter Kenya and stay ETA-free for up to two months. Members of the East African Community, which include Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi, can however stay for up to six months in line with the bloc's policy.
Kenya Waives Visa Requirements for Africans, Except Somalia and Libya
The Kenyan government has announced the removal of eTA and visa requirements for all African nationals, excluding those from Somalia and Libya, citing security concerns.The move aims to bolster regional integration and promote tourism growth across the continent.
Kenya to Remove ETA Applications for All African Countries
The government has announced plans to change travel policies to allow all African countries to travel to Kenya without the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) application. The government in a cabinet dispatch dated Tuesday,
Kenya drops travel pre-authorisation for nearly all African visitors
Kenya introduced a "visa-free" policy that required most visitors to apply online for authorisation before leaving their country. But the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which replaced the visa requirement for all visitors,
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