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Kenya feted over single East Africa Tourism visa

Cabinet Ssecretary for Tourism Najib Balala(left) and the East Africa Tourism Platform Co-ordinator Ms. Carmen Nibigira (middle) displays an award for Innovation and Excellence in Tourism from United nation World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) he received from the Secretary General Dr. Taleb Rifai (right) at Madrid City in Spain

Kenya has been feted by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation for innovation, participation and involvement in the pursuit of a single East Africa Tourism visa.

The tourism body awarded Kenya during the 12th edition of the UNWTO’s awards in Madrid, Spain. In 2014, three East African countries namely Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda came together and introduced a single visa with a view to allow free movement of tourists and citizens.

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