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The Kenyan government has officially declared that global visitors holding regular passports from their residing country can now travel to Kenya without the need for a visa, exclusively for tourism purposes. As reported by Wego, the announcement was made by President William Ruto during the 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi.
🇰🇪Starting January 2024, Kenya opens its doors as a visa-free country, embracing global unity and fostering socio-economic growth. This bold move reflects Kenya’s commitment to a connected world and a thriving tourism landscape.
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— World Tourism Organization (@UNWTO) January 2, 2024
President Ruto emphasized that this abolishment is rooted in the commitment to embrace globalization and facilitate the opening of borders to stimulate the socio-economic progress of the…