President Kenyatta in November last year lifted visa restrictions on all African nationals visiting Kenya, and Ms Juma says that, although Nairobi will not demand reciprocity, it will keep pushing for the easing of cross-border barriers within the continent, “in the spirit of integration”. VISAAlready, South Africa has eased visa restrictions on Kenyan students, and Ms Juma said discussions are under way to extend the benefits to other Kenyans. Stringent visa restrictions by South Africa against Kenyans in recent years have extended to the issuance of work permits, forcing many professionals to relocate. The Single African Air Transport Market agreement, launched in Addis Ababa, will enhance flight frequencies between nations, lower fares and enhance passenger capacity. PASSPORTKenya, along with South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Rwanda, were among countries that signed the agreement, and Ms Juma said African ministers of Transport are discussing the potential of an African passport, which would replace the country-specific documents.

Source: Daily Nation May 03, 2018 20:26 UTC