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President Ruto: Kenya-Eritrea visa requirements abolished

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Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki (L) and his host, Kenyan President William Ruto, at State House, Nairobi on February 9, 2023. [Courtesy of State House, Kenya]

President William Ruto said on Thursday, February 9 that Kenya and Eritrea have agreed to abolish visa requirements for the two nations.

At the same time, Dr. Ruto said Kenya will, with immediate effect, open an Embassy in Eritrea's capital Asmara.

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