Kenya to scrap visas for all visitors: summary

Kenya celebrates 60th Jamhuri Day, in Nairobi

Kenya's President William Ruto speaks during the country's 60th Jamhuri Day or Independence Day at the Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, Kenya, December 12, 2023. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

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What we know

Visitors to Kenya from across the world will no longer require a visa from January.
President William Ruto said this on December 12 in a speech in the capital Nairobi at an event to mark 60 years of independence from Britain.
Ruto said his government had developed a digital platform to ensure all visitors would receive an electronic travel authorisation in advance, instead of needing to apply for a visa.
Ruto has long advocated for visa-free travel within the African continent.
At a conference in the Republic of Congo in October he said people from African countries would not require a visa to visit Kenya by the end of 2023.

What they said

President Ruto said, "It shall no longer be necessary for any person from any corner of the globe to carry the burden of applying for a visa to come to Kenya." "Kenya has a simple message to humanity: Welcome Home!" he added.

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