Kenya exempts seven countries from entry fee in big step to boost tourism

Kenya has announced the exemption of passport holders from South Africa and six other countries from paying an entry fee introduced last month.

Kenya has announced the exemption of passport holders from South Africa and six other countries from paying an entry fee introduced last month.

In a bid to promote free movement of people and foster unity within the African continent, Rwanda has declared that it will allow visa-free travel for all Africans.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced his plans to retire from office after 23 years in power.

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga's recent demonstrations in Nairobi and Kisumu have raised concerns about his hunger for power, with many fearing it could be a problem for Africa as a whole.

Kenya's President William Ruto reiterated that the nation's position on same-sex marriage remained unaltered while criticising a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Kenyan President William Ruto, who took office last month, has urged Africa to turn to renewable energy, breaking ranks with his continental counterparts pushing natural gas resource development projects.

Kenyan President William Ruto vowed on Thursday to overhaul the country's income tax system and introduce reforms that would require high earners to pay more to reduce inequality.

William Ruto vowed to work for all Kenyans after being sworn in as president in a pompous ceremony on Tuesday, five weeks after his narrow victory in a hard-fought but largely peaceful election.

William Ruto will be sworn in as Kenya's president on Tuesday after narrowly winning the coveted post in a hard-fought but largely peaceful election.

Kenya's Supreme Court on Monday upheld William Ruto's victory in the August 9 presidential election, ending weeks of political uncertainty and dealing a blow to challenger Raila Odinga who alleged voter fraud.