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Kenya to scrap work visa for Tanzanians

Samia Suluhu and Uhuru Kenyatta.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta during the Kenya-Tanzania Business forum at Serena Hotel, Nairobi, on May 5, 2021. PHOTO | NMG

By  BRIAN NGUGI

Kenya has announced that it has scrapped work visa and permit requirements for Tanzanian nationals in an effort to boost trade and tourism between the two countries, fast-tracking implementation of the East African Common Market Protocol to allow workers to move freely in the region.

President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the new visa policy on Wednesday during a joint session of Kenya and Tanzanian business community in Nairobi, which was attended by the visiting Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu.

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