The Kenyan government plans to open its tenth passport office in Malindi next year, aiming to ease access to travel documents for residents of the North Coast region. This initiative seeks to improve service delivery and facilitate employment opportunities abroad, particularly for young people.

• The Malindi office will be the second in the region after Mombasa.
• Deputy County Commissioner David Lusava announced that the new office will eliminate the need for residents to travel to Mombasa or Nairobi for passport applications.
• The government has also improved passport collection processes, installed new printing machines, and streamlined services to address previous delays.

Kenya and Senegal have signed an agreement granting citizens a reciprocal 90-day visa exemption, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and boost various sectors.

• The agreement was signed by President William Ruto of Kenya and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday.
• The leaders reaffirmed commitment to collaboration in trade, peace and security, energy, sports, and multilateral affairs, with a Joint Cooperation Commission (JCC) meeting planned for early 2026.
• Both nations will work to eliminate trade barriers and cooperate in sports, leveraging Senegal’s expertise for AFCON 2027 preparations in Kenya.