Kenya and Senegal have signed a landmark visa-free travel agreement that will allow citizens of both countries to visit each other for up to 90 days without visa restrictions.
President William Ruto announced the agreement on Tuesday, following bilateral discussions with his Senegalese counterpart, Diomaye Faye at State House, Nairobi, aimed at strengthening relations between the two nations.
He said the new arrangement marks a significant step toward enhancing people-to-people ties, trade, and cooperation between Kenya and Senegal.
“We recognise the foundations that already exist between our two nations and are pleased to announce the conclusion of a new Visa Waiver Agreement that allows citizens of both countries visa-free travel for up to 90 days,” President Ruto said.
“This important milestone will foster stronger people-to-people ties and boost tourism, trade, and collaboration.”
The agreement was signed on Tuesday afternoon at the State House, Nairobi, between Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Interior, Kipchumba Murkomen and Senegal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Niang.
The visa-free arrangement between Kenya and Senegal adds to Kenya’s expanding network of bilateral agreements aimed at facilitating easier mobility for citizens, boosting trade, and promoting African solidarity.
The agreement is expected to open new opportunities for business, tourism, and cultural exchange while deepening Kenya’s diplomatic engagement in West Africa.
President Ruto said both countries are committed to advancing shared interests through structured cooperation and dialogue.
To this end, he said Kenya is preparing to host the first session of the Joint Cooperation Commission (JCC) in the second half of 2026.
“In a bid to deepen our bilateral ties, a Joint Commission for Cooperation remains a vital platform for monitoring and expanding our bilateral engagement,” he said.
“Through the JCC, we will strengthen cooperation in several sectors that are mutually beneficial to our two nations. In particular, we will engage and seek to conclude new instruments that will expand our bilateral cooperation.”
The President emphasized that Kenya’s growing partnerships across Africa reflect its commitment to regional integration and continental unity, in line with the African Union’s vision of free movement and intra-African trade.
