Among the countries with which Kenya has struck free-visa deals are four African countries and one Caribbean nation. Kenyans had long complained of ill-treatment by their South African counterparts, especially, when it came to the visa processing duration and fees. EgyptKenya and Egypt on Friday, March 10, 2023, agreed to a free visa regime for ordinary passport holders in both countries. The two countries also enhanced their visa regime and simplified requirements by setting a visa on arrival for their citizens. The BahamasPresident William Ruto's government on Thursday, March 17, penned down a free visa deal with the Bahamas.

Source: Daily Nation March 18, 2023 08:42 UTC