Visa-Free Entry Does Not Grant Work Rights, State Warns

Visa-free entry does not grant work rights, State warns

Government says foreigners may enter Kenya freely but must obtain required approvals before engaging in employment, trade or business.

Kenya escalates war against foreign hawkers with tougher immigration measures despite visa-free entry

Kenya has drawn a clear distinction between its visa-free entry policy and the right of foreign nationals to work, trade or operate businesses in the country, saying easier access to the country does not remove existing immigration and work-permit requirements.

Visa-Free Entry Does Not Permit Work – Kenya

Kenya’s government has clarified that its visa-free entry policy does not automatically give foreigners the right to work or operate businesses in the country,… The post Visa-Free Entry Does Not Permit Work – Kenya appeared first on Latest Breaking News - News Central TV.

Burundi reports Ruto to Museveni over crackdown on foreigners: "Tame him"

The Embassy of Burundi in Kenya will issue Laisser-Passer documents from September 7, 2026, enabling travel within EAC. Strict processing hours apply.

Lee Kinyanjui: Visa-Free Entry Does Not Allow You to Work or Run a Business

Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui has issued a fresh clarification on Kenya’s work visa and permit requirements, warning that visa-free entry does not automatically give foreigners the right to work, trade or run businesses in the country. Kinyanjui said foreign nationals intending to engage in employment, business or other economic activities […]

Trade Ministry Clarifies Visa Rules As Enforcement On Foreign-Owned Small Businesses Begins

The Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry has outlined the target scope of an enforcement directive barring foreign nationals from operating small-scale retail businesses, confirming that non-citizens violating their visa conditions will face immediate revocation of entry status. In a statement on Sunday, September 6, 2026, Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui stated that while Kenya […] The post Trade Ministry Clarifies Visa Rules As En…