Kenya will allow citizens of nearly all African countries to visit without needing prior authorisation, according to a new directive by the cabinet. Last year, Kenya introduced a "visa-free" policy that required most visitors to apply online for authorisation before leaving their country.

The Kenyan government has announced plans to allow African tourists to enter the country without a visa in an effort to encourage openness and unity.

Under the updated system, citizens of most African countries will be allowed to enter Kenya and stay ETA-free for up to two months. Members of the East African Community, which include Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi, can however stay for up to six months in line with the bloc's policy.

The government has announced plans to change travel policies to allow all African countries to travel to Kenya without the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) application. The government in a cabinet dispatch dated Tuesday,