Kenya to Engage Nigeria Over Visa Challenges Facing Kenyan Travellers

Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to seek a diplomatic solution to difficulties Kenyans face when applying for Nigerian visas. Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei called the treatment of Kenyan applicants unacceptable, noting that Nigerians can enter Kenya visa-free, and said Nairobi was pursuing the issue through diplomatic and political channels. Travellers have complained of lengthy applications, a requirement to provide their inviter’s passport details, and visa refusals despite paying fees; in March, journalist Larry Madowo also criticized being charged Ksh10,332 ($80) for a single-entry visa.