Kenya to be a visa-free from 2024

President William Ruto during 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations.[Stafford Ondego,Standard]

Kenya is set to be a visa-free country at the beginning of 2024.

Speaking on Tuesday during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, President William Ruto said that the move is in line with Kenya Kwanza’s promise to abolish the requirement of travellers applying for a visa to visit Kenya.

To implement the new policy, Ruto said they had developed a new digital platform that will ensure all travellers to Kenya are identified in advance on an electronic platform.

"All travellers will obtain electronic travel authorisation,” Ruto said.

"It is with great pleasure, as President of this extraordinary country to make a historic announcement of the decision of the Government of Kenya beginning January 2024, Kenya will be a visa-free country," he added.

During the announcement, the Head of State stated that Kenya is humanity's home, a scientific fact that fills us with pride and underscores our rich heritage.

"To echo the call of the Turkana people to the world: “Tobong’u Lorre!” Kenya has a simple message to humanity: Welcome Home! This is why, the government has abolished the requirement of visas for all our visitors," Ruto stated.