Kenyan President William Ruto has said visitors worldwide will no longer require a visa to visit the country starting January 2024.

The president said his government developed a digital platform to ensure all visitors receive an electronic travel authorization in advance instead of applying for visas.

Ruto said: "It shall no longer be necessary for any person from any corner of the globe to carry the burden of applying for a visa to come to Kenya."

The president has consistently campaigned for free visa travel within the African continent. At a conference in DR Congo in October 2023, he revealed that people from African countries would no longer need a visa to visit Kenya by the end of 2023.

Reuters reports that tourism plays a critical role in the country's economy, offering beach holidays along its Indian Ocean coastal areas and wildlife safaris.

"Kenya has a simple message to humanity: Welcome Home!" Ruto said.

Ghana grants limited visa-free entry to visitors

Kenya's move comes after the Ghanaian government declared visa-on-arrival for visitors between December 1, 2023, and January 15, 2024, a Legit.ng report said.

Ghana set a policy of 46 days for Christmas visitors and tourists to the West African country.

The country has set a policy of 46 days for Christmas visitors and tourists to the West African country.

According to reports, the move is part of Ghana's 10-year Beyond The Return campaign, meant to encourage Africans in the diaspora to explore and reconnect with Ghana.

The policy also aligns with a larger objective of positioning Ghana as a prime destination for Africans outside Africa.