JidbaaleThe Kenyan government has declared the elimination of eTA and visa prerequisites for all African citizens, with the exception of those from Somalia and Libya, due to security apprehensions.
The initiative seeks to enhance regional cooperation and stimulate tourist development across the continent.
African tourists will now be permitted a two-month stay, although citizens of the East African Community (EAC) will continue to benefit from a six-month stay under current free movement regulations.
Kenya will use faster eTA processing to facilitate the entrance procedure, allowing for immediate approvals with a maximum turnaround time of 72 hours.
The implementation of an Advanced Passenger Information/Passenger Name Record system is anticipated to improve security and accelerate passenger processing at airports.
The Cabinet has instructed the Ministries of National Treasury, Transport, Interior, and Tourism to formulate detailed recommendations to enhance passenger experiences at Kenyan airports within one week.
