Kenya to scrap visa fees for Africa traders

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President William Ruto make his remarks during the African private sector dialogue conference on the African Continental free trade area in Nairobi, Kenya on May 29, 2023. PHOTO | LUCY WANJIRU | NMG

President William Ruto has announced plans to remove visa requirements for African nationals travelling to Kenya for business as a first major step to remove barriers to intra-Africa trade.

Dr Ruto on Monday apologised to public and private sector leaders attending a forum on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Nairobi for the visa requirements.