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Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Kenya

World / InternationalTravel & Tourism

Kenya plans to pursue diplomatic talks with Nigeria over costly, lengthy visa procedures facing Kenyan travellers, while Nigerians can enter Kenya visa-free. Kenyan authorities said they intend to address the difference in travel arrangements between the two countries.

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