Kenya’s Visa-Free Policy Sparks Hectic Backlash: What African Travelers Need to Know

Kenya’s new visa-free policy, announced as a groundbreaking initiative to promote international tourism and ease of travel, has sparked significant controversy and criticism across Africa. The New Policy Implementation The Kenyan government replaced traditional visas with an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system in January 2024. While marketed as “visa-free,” visitors must now apply online, submit …