Visitors whose visas expired during the Covid-19 lockdown have two weeks to leave the country or acquire residency, the State ordered on Monday. The government initially extended their stay after it closed Kenya's borders and suspended in or out-bound international travel to contain the spread of the pandemic. The affected visitors have been directed to leave the country in the next 14 days starting from September 14 or apply for residency to regularise their stay in Kenya. Grace periodThe Director-General in May directed the police officers not to arrest foreigners for being in the country illegally. Since August 1, airlines have since resumed international travel after over four months hiatus owing to the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Source: Standard Digital September 15, 2020 11:03 UTC