Kenyans with such passports must get prior approval from Somalia's foreign affairs ministry to visit the country. [File, Standard]Somalia Monday suspended its visa on arrival policy for Kenyan citizens citing the Covid-19 pandemic but escalating diplomatic tension with Nairobi. Kenyans travelling into Somalia will have to obtain a visa from Somali embassies, the country's Directorate of Immigration and Nationalisation said in a statement. The visa suspension follows last week's decision by Somalia to expel Kenya's ambassador and recall hers from Nairobi over "continuous" interference in its internal affairs. "This action is reportedly based on unsubstantiated allegations, namely, 'continued interference in the internal affairs of Somalia',' he added.

Source: Standard Digital December 08, 2020 10:06 UTC