Frontier Eye Desk
Senegal’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Niang and Kenya’s Internal Security CS Kipchumba Murkomen formalize the historic visa-free travel pact as Presidents William Ruto and Bassirou Diomaye Faye look on at State House, Nairobi.
Kenya and Senegal have signed a landmark visa-free travel agreement, marking a major step toward strengthening ties between East and West Africa.
The pact was sealed at State House, Nairobi, by President William Ruto and visiting Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, in a ceremony witnessed by senior officials from both nations. Senegal’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Niang and Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Internal Security Kipchumba Murkomen signed the document on behalf of their respective governments.
Under the agreement, citizens holding diplomatic or ordinary passports from either country will be able to enter, stay, and transit for up to 90 days without a visa.
President Ruto described the agreement as a milestone that will “foster stronger people-to-people ties while boosting tourism, trade, and collaboration,” emphasizing its potential to deepen bilateral relations.
The visa-free deal is expected to enhance regional integration, promote cultural and economic exchanges, and set a precedent for other African nations seeking to ease cross-border travel in line with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.
President Faye is in Kenya on a three-day state visit, where he was the Chief Guest at this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations held in Kitui County. His visit underscores Senegal’s growing diplomatic engagement in East Africa and the commitment of both nations to strengthen cooperation in trade, security, and cultural exchange.
By promoting the free movement of people, Kenya and Senegal aim to advance the vision of a more connected and prosperous continent.