Kenya will allow citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without needing prior authorisation, according to a new directive by the cabinet. Last year, Kenya introduced a "visa-free" policy that required most visitors to apply online for authorisation before leaving their country.

The Kenyan government has approved recommendations to enhance its electronic travel authorisation (eTA) system for African travellers.

The government has announced plans to change travel policies to allow all African countries to travel to Kenya without the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) application. The government in a cabinet dispatch dated Tuesday,