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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Ian Khama aka IKSK

Since my last post, a lot has happened. Just like I said, our top guy is not afraid of anything. Now we have BMD, which used to be Barata Phathi- isn't funny that these guys went from barata phathi to baila phathi. The saga however continues. One of the defectors to the baby party(BMD), Philip Makgalemela, Mp for Shoshong has gone back home to BDP and tongues are waging like crazy. Some are calling him a traitor, but he says no ways follow the link below to read more. I will keep you posted www.gabzfm.com/index.php?

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