Kenya to Scrap Visa Requirements for All Africans by 2023, Boosting Intra-African Trade

Kenyan President William Ruto made a significant announcement on Saturday, declaring that Kenya would eliminate visa requirements for all Africans by the end of 2023. This move is aimed at promoting trade and collaboration between Kenya and other African nations. Speaking at the summit of the world's major forest basins, which included the Amazon, Congo, and Borneo-Mekong Forest Basins, held in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo, President Ruto emphasized the importance of fostering economic ties within the African continent. He expressed his conviction by saying, "By the end of this year, no African will need a visa to enter Kenya. The time has come to understand the importance of doing trade between us." Ruto's speech highlighted the relatively low level of intra-African trade and urged for the reduction of customs tariffs across the continent. This reduction in trade barriers is intended to expedite the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which seeks to create a single, integrated market for goods and services across Africa. President Ruto's commitment to visa-free travel for Africans and trade facilitation measures demonstrates Kenya's dedication to promoting economic growth and cooperation with its African neighbors.

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Bathoen Statue Unveiled

The statue of the great Kgosi Bathoen II was unveiled prematurely recently due to lack of funds to complete a planned project at the site. According to the curator of Kgosi Bathoen II (BKII) Museum, Mika Morima, the unveiling of the statue had to be done because it was 'high timee'. “We wanted to give the community the opportunity to see him,” he said. Morima said they had experienced difficulties obtaining money and that they still owed the creator of the statue, Masilonyana Radinoga. He however said that they were calling for sponsors to come forth through the 'Adopt a Monument' strategy, whereby companies could advertise themselves at the site and in turn take care of of the site and develop it. “We also encourage the community to help. We can complete the site and transform it into a landmark with a lot of significance. We also plan to build a shopping complex with a curio shop, library and even bedding,” Morima said and added that the project was community...

Red Cross donate as Ramaphatle celebrates village status and new chief

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ABM awards first Anglia Ruskin University Degrees

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