Kenya and Senegal sign agreement on reciprocal 90-day visa exemption
The two leaders reaffirmed their joint commitment to closer collaboration in trade, peace and security, energy, sports and multilateral affairs. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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.
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Kenya and Senegal have signed a landmark agreement for a reciprocal 90-day visa exemption to strengthen bilateral ties and boost various sectors. The deal allows citizens to travel between the countries for up to 90 days without a visa, aiming to lift restrictions and improve diplomatic and economic relations. In a separate initiative to improve access to travel services, the Kenyan government announced plans to open its tenth passport office in Malindi next year. This new office is intended to ease access to travel documents for residents of the North Coast region. The government stated this initiative seeks to facilitate employment opportunities abroad, particularly for young people.
