This move aims to facilitate smoother travel between the two countries and strengthen their bilateral relations.
On Monday, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi expressed concerns about the electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system, stating that it has resulted in unexpected expenses for some Botswana citizens planning to visit Kenya.
“A high-level consultative meeting on the possible exception of Botswana citizens from Kenya’s eTA requirements is on the cards,” Masisi stated while addressing journalists in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana.
He pledged to discuss the matter with his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, during their upcoming official engagements, with the aim of exploring the possibility of revising the eTA requirements prior to travel.
Kenya’s government implemented a notable revision to its visa policy effective January 1st.
Under the new regulations, tourists are no longer required to obtain a visa to enter the country.
Instead, they must apply online at least three days prior to their travel date and pay a processing fee of 34 U.S. dollars.