Kenya’s President William Ruto on Monday, September 4, officially opened the Africa Climate Summit at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC).
In his speech, the First in Command advocated for free movement of people across the continent saying it would increase levels of trade.
He said that his Kenya Kwanza administration was considering plans to abolish Visa requirements for those traveling to Kenya.
Ruto, hailed Kenya as the “home” to the whole world since it is here where the remains of early man were discovered
The head of state further said it was “unfair” to ask visitors for Visas when coming home.
“This is home, where the remains of early man were discovered. This is where humanity began,
“In a few months we as Kenyans are considering abolishing any visa requirements, because it is unfair to ask anybody coming home for a visa,” President William Ruto said.
Last week, the President who has been at the forefront of urging other African countries to scrap visa requirements for their African citizens permanently removed visa requirements for Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) nationals.
Earlier, the government announced visa-free travel for Indonesia, Comoros, and Senegal nationals coming to Kenya.
In February 2023, Kenya and Eritrea agreed to permanently scrap visa requirements for their citizens, a move, they explained, will catalyze the country’s economic transformation.
“We must have a regime that is free of barriers to further integration, strengthen connectivity, and enhance regional trade,” said President Ruto.
Immigration and Citizen Services Director General Evelyn Cheluget said in a circular that the waiver is in compliance with “the East Africa Community (EAC) regulations on free movement of persons within the member states.”
