Kenya’s lifting of travel barriers for African nations good for integration

An attendant aids a physically challenged woman through the passengers' exit at the International Arrival Terminal 1A at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on November 7, 2023.

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Kenya’s recent decision to remove the electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) requirements for African nationals—excluding Somalia and Libya—is a bold and progressive step in fostering regional integration, trade, and mobility across the continent.

This landmark move aligns with the broader vision of African unity, encapsulated in the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 and the operationalisation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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