President William Ruto says Kenya is seriously considering abolishing any visa requirement for all international travellers.
“I’m glad to be among the last Congolese to pay for a visa to visit Kenya. This is the Africa we want,” he tellsThe Africa Report
“Ruto’s idea is brilliant. Allowing more visitors will boost our economy,” he says, adding that the visa regulations should be abolished quickly.Teacher Beatrice Kanjo returned to Kenya in May from Khartoum, Sudan, when the war started.that the Kenyan government should not rush but should instead engage the public to weigh the advantages and disadvantages and prioritise the country’s security and interests.“We are neighbours to unstable countries like Somalia and Sudan.
Kenyans should demand public participation in all these decisions. How do we use our direct sovereign power if not in cases like this?Mutunga points out that visa abolishment is a heavy matter and Kenyans should be directly involved and have a say.
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