One year on, how did electronic visas affect integration, economic growth and mobility in Kenya and the region?

the country was ranked among the bottom ten in the Africa Visa Openness Index Kenya is set to review the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) introduced by President William Ruto in December 2023.

However, as with many ambitious policies, the challenge lay in execution. Instead of abolishing visa requirements altogether, Kenya introduced an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system to ...

"All travellers will obtain electronic travel authorisation ... of the Government of Kenya beginning January 2024, Kenya will be a visa-free country," he added. During the announcement, the ...

That’s exactly what Kenya’s government is working to change. In an interesting development, Kenyan President William Ruto unveiled new visa and Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA ...

And if you also love travelling by cruise, mark Kenya as your next destination ... that the government is planning to update the visa and Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) rules for people ...

[PCS] Angolan citizens with the intent to visit Kenya will no longer be required to apply for a visa. This was announced by President William Ruto during a joint briefing at State House ...

“After waiting for months, they told me my visa application was rejected, and that I could get my money back if I recruited another person willing to pay the same amount. I knew then it was all a scam ...

Instead of abolishing visa requirements altogether, Kenya introduced an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system to modernise entry into the country by enhancing accessibility and security.

Kenya’s experience can help countries balance practical realities with Africa’s goal of open borders and regional connections.

However, as with many ambitious policies, the challenge lay in execution. Instead of abolishing visa requirements altogether, Kenya introduced an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system to ...